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Lisaclaire

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Select the response that best defines the term motet.
 
  a. early polyphony of the WesternChurch from the ninth through the thirteenth centuries
 

b. a slow, elegant triple meter dance with a strong accent on the second beat
  c. a polyphonic composition for choir setting a religious, devotional, or solemn text, often sung a cappella
  d. one of the five sung portions of the Mass for which the texts are invariable
  e. all of the above



Question 2

This temperamental and egotistical composer, described by one Renaissance writer as the musical equivalent of
  Michelangelo, was so talented that he could demand twice the salary of his gifted peers.


 
 

a. Palestrina
  b. Perotinus
  c. Machaut
  d. Josquin
  e. Purcell




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macmac

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d




Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
:D TYSM


dawsa925

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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