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Why did composers of sacred music turn increasingly to the motet as their preferred genre of composition?
 
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What technological invention appeared around 1460 that had a revolutionary impact on the transmission of
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: the texts were more vivid and descriptive, offering more opportunity for expressive music

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ANSWER: Gutenberg's printing press




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