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Question #1

In Fair Phyllis, the first text line is sung:

A. polyphonically

B. monophonically

C. contrapuntally

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. counterpoint

B. word painting

C. melisma

D. word painting

Question #3

What performance style is heard in this excerpt?

A. recitative

B. aria

C. da capo

D. a cappella

Question #4

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

A. tenor

B. bass

C. soprano

D. alto

Question #5

The rhythm of this excerpt is best described as:

A. none of these

B. marchlike

C. dancelike

D. lullaby

Question #6

This work was meant for:

A. concert hall performances

B. professional court performances

C. church performance

D. amateur performance