What is a "contrafactum"?

a. An improvisatory technique used by church singers in Spain and Italy inwhich three voices embroidered the psalm tone, making simple chant soundmore splendid. b. A Christian society of laymen emphasizing religious devotion and charity;performing laude was an essential part of their fraternal life

c. A catch-all word to describe a polyphonic setting of a wide variety of strophicItalian poetry.
d. The transformation of a secular piece of music to a sacred one; occasionallya sacred work is given a secular text.


d

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A. building construction B. an allegorical figure assuring visitors of their safety in the city C. portraits of Sienna's civic leaders D. agricultural activity of all the various seasons

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following describes Harriet Hosmer's Zenobia in Chains?

a. submissive
b. defiant
c. seductive
d. erotic

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