Where did George Crumb draw inspiration from for Vox Balaenae?
The humpback whale
African drumming
Bird calls
City street sounds
Answer
Vox Balaenae is a musical piece by George Crumb that was composed in 1971. The piece was inspired by the humpback whale, and it features a number of sounds that are similar to the sounds made by whales. These sounds include the whale's song, which is a complex and beautiful series of vocalizations that are used to communicate with other whales.
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