The correct definition of "paraphrase technique" is:

a. when one composer emulates another by borrowing entire polyphonicsections of an earlier work

b. embellishing a preexisting plainsong and then using the elaborated chant asthe basic melodic material for a polyphonic composition.
c. linking all the movements of the Mass together by a common musical theme.
d. a technique in which all the instrumental parts double the vocal lines whilesimultaneously embellishing them.


b

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