Which answer best describes a “trill”?
a. a rapid alternation of two neighboring pitches
b. a sound with a definite, consistent pitch
c. a musical tremor produced on a string instrument by repeating the same pitch with quick up and down strokes
of the bow
d. a distinctive motive that is sung or played in turn by each voice or instrumental line
e. a chord consisting of three pitches and two intervals of a third
ANSWER: a
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a. rescind taxes. b. defeat the French. c. go on crusade. d. marry Anne of Cleves.
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