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Question #1

Singing without instrumental accompaniment, as heard in this example, is called:

A. cadential

B. a cappella

C. consonant

D. syllabic

Question #2

The higher voices in this piece are singing the melody in constant imitation, resulting in a form that is best described as:

A. conjunct

B. a round

C. ternary

D. a cappella

Question #3

The lower voices sing short, repeated patterns, best described as:

A. a chant

B. a cadence

C. an ostinato

D. a cappella

Question #4

In what medieval language is this work sung?

A. German

B. Latin

C. French

D. English

Question #5

The texture of this work is:

A. a cappella

B. polyphonic

C. syllabic

D. monophonic