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Question #1

The texture in the opening phrase of this work is:

A. monophonic

B. homophonic

C. heterophonic

D. polyphonic

Question #2

The overall harmony in this work is best described as:

A. dissonant

B. conjunct

C. disjunct

D. consonant

Question #3

How is this work sung in this recording?

A. with instruments on the low voices and women on the upper voices

B. with instruments accompanying all the voices

C. a cappella, with only women singers

D. a cappella

Question #4

The text setting in each vocal melody is mostly:

A. melismatic and ornate

B. syllabic and clearly understood

C. neumatic

D. dissonant

Question #5

How many voice parts did Palestrina write in this work?

A. five

B. two

C. six

D. eight