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kfurse

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The texture most often used in Baroque music, and which incorporates basso continuo, is called
 
  A) homophonic. B) symphonic. C) polyphonic. D) monophonic.

Question 2

How do oratorios differ from operas?
 
  A) Operas never use the chorus for dramatic purposes.
  B) Operas never deal with biblical subjects.
  C) Oratorios are performed only in churches.
  D) Oratorios are seldom staged.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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