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Question #1

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

A. consonant

B. a cappella

C. syllabic

D. cadential

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. ternary

B. a round

C. a cappella

D. conjunct

Question #3

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

A. a cappella

B. a chant

C. a cadence

D. an ostinato

Question #4

In what medieval language is this work sung?

A. Latin

B. English

C. French

D. German

Question #5

The texture of this work is:

A. syllabic

B. a cappella

C. polyphonic

D. monophonic