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dbose

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What is the correct definition of diminution?
 
 

a. melodic motion that moves primarily by leaps rather than by steps
  b. a reduction, usually by half, of all the rhythmic durations in a melody
  c. a gradual decrease in the volume of sound
  d. the concluding section of a musical composition
  e. the notes of a melody held for longer than (usually double) their normal
  duration



Question 2

The name of the burial hymn of the medieval Church is:
 
 

a. Dies irae
  b. col legno
  c. bel canto
  d. leitmotif
  e. habanera




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jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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