The given statement would be considered true as it accurately asserts the advantages of musical literacy that was the major reason for keeping the Americans away from this advantage or benefit. It correctly asserts that musical lessons promoted literacy and therefore, the ownership of the musical instruments was restricted to few people and many of the Americans were far away from the reach(especially those who were in the less prosperous regions) of these instruments. Therefore, the Americans did not possess musical literacy and far behind in the race. Hence, the statement asserts a <u>true</u> claim.
