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Which statement best describes the Motown sound?

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It’s like a strong, steady four-beat drum tempo. Frequent use of strings and horns.
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The Sound of Motown

A strong, steady four-beat drum tempo. Frequent use of strings and horns. Pop vocal stylings embellished with gospel-influenced chorals. Complex chord changes and sophisticated melodies.
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