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Question #1

In Fair Phyllis, the first text line is sung:

A. heterophonically

B. polyphonically

C. monophonically

D. contrapuntally

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. melisma

D. word painting

Question #3

What performance style is heard in this excerpt?

A. aria

B. da capo

C. recitative

D. a cappella

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. dancelike

B. marchlike

C. none of these

D. lullaby

Question #6

This work was meant for:

A. amateur performance

B. professional court performances

C. concert hall performances

D. church performance