The main idea of this passage is that the use of music in the 1920s was considered "vulgar" by some, and that the music of the 1930s was considered "sophisticated" by others. The passage also describes how the use of music changed during this time period, and how this change reflected the changing values of society.
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.The use of music in the 1920s and 1930s reflected the changing values of society.
- B.The use of music in the 1920s and 1930s was considered "vulgar" by some.
- C.The use of music changed during the 1920s and 1930s.
- D.The use of music in the 1930s was considered "sophisticated" by others.
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