Traditional African music was rhythm based and European classical tradition focused on ___________ and harmony

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The question asks about the contrast between Traditional African music and the European classical tradition.

First, note that Traditional African music is often characterized by a strong rhythmic emphasis and cyclical patterns, with rhythm driving much of the musical experience. In contrast, the European classical tradition has historically placed significant emphasis on melodic lines and harmonic structure, exploring how melodies interact with harmony and counterpoint.

Given this contrast, the term that completes the blank for what European classical focus emphasizes is melody (and harmony, in a broader sense). Since the question contrasts rhythm-based African music with European classical focus, the intended completion is that European classical tradition focused on melody and harmony rather than rhythm as the central organizing principle.

However, the provided data for answer options is missing, so there are no alternative choices to evaluate here. Without listed options, we cannot analyze each incorrect choice, but we can anchor the reasoning on the general historical distinction between the two musical traditions.

In summary, the correct concept to fill the blank is melody, aligning with the European classical emphasis on melodic development and its relationship to harmony.

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