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Collmarie

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on: Jul 25, 2018

A note, usually in the bass, that is sustained (or repeated) for a period of time while harmonies change around it is
  called:


 
 

a. a ritornello
  b. an exposition
  c. an episode
  d. a pedal point
  e. a chorale



Question 2

What is the musical term for what the bass line is playing in the listening example?
 
 

a. tremolo
  b. pedal point
  c. trill
  d. cadenza
  e. melodic sequence



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lorealeza

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b


Collmarie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
:D TYSM

sarah_brady415

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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