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Question #1

In Fair Phyllis, the first text line is sung:

A. contrapuntally

B. monophonically

C. polyphonically

D. heterophonically

Question #2

In this work, the music is meant to reflect the literal meaning of the words being sung, a technique known as:

A. word painting

B. counterpoint

C. word painting

D. melisma

Question #3

What performance style is heard in this excerpt?

A. a cappella

B. recitative

C. da capo

D. aria

Question #4

The vocal range of the singer who begins the piece alone is best described as:

A. soprano

B. tenor

C. bass

D. alto

Question #5

The rhythm of this excerpt is best described as:

A. none of these

B. dancelike

C. lullaby

D. marchlike

Question #6

This work was meant for:

A. amateur performance

B. concert hall performances

C. professional court performances

D. church performance