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Question #1

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

A. syllabic

B. cadential

C. consonant

D. a cappella

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. a cappella

B. a round

C. conjunct

D. ternary

Question #3

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

A. a cadence

B. a chant

C. an ostinato

D. a cappella

Question #4

In what medieval language is this work sung?

A. English

B. Latin

C. French

D. German

Question #5

The texture of this work is:

A. monophonic

B. polyphonic

C. a cappella

D. syllabic