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jessicacav

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What is dissonance?
 
  a) the harsh sound created when two or more notes clash
  b) contrasting notes that create a harmony that sounds sweet and pleasing
  c) the silence omitted by an elided cadence
  d) a rhythm that flows consistently

Question 2

How does Palestrina create a variety of textures?
 
  a) He alternates between five-voice homophony and five-voice polyphony.
  b) He doubles each voice with an instrument.
  c) He employs different combinations of his six-voice ensemble.
  d) He alternates between unison monophony and six-voice homophony.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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