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mia

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What is the melodic contour of many of Hildegard's phrases?
 
  a. a doubly-inverted-arc contour
  b. begin with upward leap, then descend through a series of steps
  c. begin with downward leap, then ascend through a series of steps
  d. ascend gradually to the reciting tone

Question 2

Which is NOT a character in Hildegard's Play of Virtues?
 
  a. Victory
  b. the Devil
  c. the Prophet
  d. the Soul



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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