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What unusual instrument is included in the orchestra for William Grant Still's Afro-American Symphony? A. Kazoo B. Djembe C. Rainstick D. Tenor banjo

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D. Tenor banjo

The orchestra was one of the first to include a tenor banjo as one of its instruments. Still stated that the banjo was included in the orchestra to add a local flavour and represent African-American culture.

Tenor banjos have four strings and have a shorter neck compared to regular banjos. Tenor banjos are typically used in Jazz music.

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