If a music critic used the term "miscegenation" metaphorically, what would she call "musical miscegenation"?
A) the way white country music and black blues music came together to make rock and roll
B) the way pop stars become disconnected from their roots
C) the way the press treats pop superstars and the effect this has on contemporary music
D) the role the piano has played in twentieth-century jazz
E) the interaction between blues fans and blues musicians

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"Miscegenation" refers to the interbreeding of different racial groups, and when used metaphorically in relation to music, it typically refers to the mixing of different musical styles or genres. Option A describes the way that white country music and black blues music came together to create a new genre, rock and roll, which fits this definition of "musical miscegenation."

If a Music Critic Used the Term "Miscegenation" Metaphorically, What