Listen to the excerpt: The rhythmic construction of the polyphonic voices in this music can be compared to which element of the Gothic cathedral?
A. The textural complexity of the façade with gables, crockets, finials, and spires
B. The multiple directional forces of the vault and buttressing systems
C. The diversity of colors and shapes that make up the stained-glass windows
D. The number and array of apsidal chapels in the ambulatory choir
Answer: A
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