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答案是:b,manufactured pop bands就是那些由唱片公司挑选、组合和捧出来的合唱队。这种合唱队往往不会创作自己的音乐,也不会演奏。a不对,流行音乐一般不会因为声音小too quiet而被批评,人们可以通过耳机来adjust volume;d不对,流行音乐也不会因为声音大而被批评,人们同样可以通过耳机来调整音量。