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Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

All of the following traits are true of Verdi's last two operas EXCEPT?

a) they use primarily homophonic textures and strophic forms
b) they are based on Shakespearean themes
c) Verdi came out of retirement to write them
d) they make use of continuous structures, with few distinctive independent numbers

Question 2

Which of the following replaced isorhythm as the predominant structural principle in large-scale works in the second half of the 15th century?

a) techniques of free composition
b) isomelic technique
c) cantus firmus technique
d) contenance angloise