The unprecedented interest in sonority and timbre in modern music has led to
A. the abandonment of vocal music as composers focus on instrumental sounds.
B. new compositions for older instruments such as the harpsichord and lute.
C. increased attention to the difference between consonance and dissonance.
D. all of the above
Answer: B
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