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Which instrument features prominently in Bartók's "Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta"?

  • Guitar

  • Violin

  • Trumpet

  • Saxophone

Answer

Violin is not featured prominently in Bartók's "Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta." Instead, the celesta, a keyboard instrument with hammers that strike metal plates, takes a central role. Its shimmering, ethereal sound creates a unique and distinctive atmosphere throughout the piece.
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