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Question #1

In Fair Phyllis, the first text line is sung:

A. contrapuntally

B. monophonically

C. heterophonically

D. polyphonically

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. word painting

C. melisma

D. counterpoint

Question #3

What performance style is heard in this excerpt?

A. a cappella

B. da capo

C. aria

D. recitative

Question #4

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

A. bass

B. tenor

C. alto

D. soprano

Question #5

The rhythm of this excerpt is best described as:

A. none of these

B. lullaby

C. dancelike

D. marchlike

Question #6

This work was meant for:

A. concert hall performances

B. professional court performances

C. amateur performance

D. church performance