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Question #1

The texture in the opening phrase of this work is:

A. monophonic

B. polyphonic

C. homophonic

D. heterophonic

Question #2

The overall harmony in this work is best described as:

A. dissonant

B. consonant

C. disjunct

D. conjunct

Question #3

How is this work sung in this recording?

A. a cappella, with only women singers

B. a cappella

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

D. with instruments accompanying all the voices

Question #4

The text setting in each vocal melody is mostly:

A. neumatic

B. syllabic and clearly understood

C. melismatic and ornate

D. dissonant

Question #5

How many voice parts did Palestrina write in this work?

A. eight

B. five

C. six

D. two