Which of the Following Statements About Arabic Music Is False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Arabic music is false?

A) Under the Umayyads and Abbasids, it was gradually fused with the musical traditions of the Byzantines, the Syrians, and other eastern empires.
B) Both the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphs were known for their patronage of musicians.
C) Greek classical essays, though translated into Arabic, had little influence on scholarly works on musical nomenclature and musical modes.
D) It stressed melodies with complex nuances and ornamentation.
E) none of these choices