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Question #1

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

A. a cappella

B. cadential

C. syllabic

D. consonant

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 cappella

C. a round

D. conjunct

Question #3

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

A. a cappella

B. a cadence

C. an ostinato

D. a chant

Question #4

In what medieval language is this work sung?

A. French

B. German

C. Latin

D. English

Question #5

The texture of this work is:

A. a cappella

B. monophonic

C. syllabic

D. polyphonic