In your opinion, does a lip-sync performance contain the same authenticity as a performance
that includes live singing? Why or why not?

To be entirely honest with you, it depends. If the person lip syncing is telling the story differently, for example through dance then yes, it does (they need to show the emotion and expression through bodily movements). However, if the person is just standing there lip syncing than no, the person lip syncing's actual voice would explain the story, emotion and expression of the song much better.

the music of the classical period was often written to be more accessible and enjoyable for all people, rather than just the wealthy. how does contemporary music reach all audiences instead of selected patrons? select a contemporary genre of music and discuss how it reaches varied audiences. be sure to identify your musical choice within your discussion.