The survival of culture traits often occurs when they are fused together with new,introduced traits.Thus a contemporary Australian aborigine band will preserve their traditional songs and instruments by creating music that incorporates elements from the dominant culture,such as drums and guitars.This is an example of:
A)diffusion
B)assimilation
C)syncretism
D)revitalization

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Syncretism refers to the blending of different cultures and cultural traits to create a new, hybridized culture. The example provided in the question describes how contemporary Australian Aboriginal music incorporates elements from the dominant culture, such as drums and guitars, while still preserving traditional songs and instruments. This process of blending different cultural elements is an example of syncretism. Diffusion refers to the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another, assimilation refers to the process of a minority culture adopting the practices and values of a dominant culture, and revitalization refers to the process of attempting to revive or restore a culture that is perceived to be in decline or endangered. While some of these processes may also be happening in the scenario described, the most relevant term to describe the blending of cultural elements is syncretism.

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