Which of the following composers of so-called serious music have been influenced by African American music?
A)Bernstein
B)Gershwin
C)Dvorak
D)Poulenc
E)all of the above

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All of the composers listed have been influenced by African American music in some way. Bernstein and Gershwin incorporated jazz and blues elements into their compositions, Dvorak was inspired by African American spirituals and folk music, and Poulenc, though less directly, was part of a musical era that was exploring and incorporating a variety of non-Western and folk influences, including those from African American sources.

Which of the Following Composers of So-Called Serious Music Have