The composer Josquin des Prez was one of the most effective practitioners of which expressive musical technique, in which music conveys the literal meaning of a text?
a. monody
b. ars nova
c. word painting
d. syncopation
Answer: c
Art & Culture
You might also like to view...
Which film features a character transformation from mousy secretary to Catwoman?
a. The Gold Rush b. Batman Returns c. The Wolf-Man d. King Kong
Art & Culture
Describe the talking drums of the African Yoruba and their use in call and response music
What will be an ideal response?
Art & Culture
Which of the following printing techniques is especially capable of producing subtle shades of gray?
A. Mezzotint B. Engraving C. Linocut D. Drypoint E. All these answers are correct.
Art & Culture
The most characteristic feature of baroque music is its use of ________.
A. basso continuo B. monophonic texture C. gradual dynamic changes D. simple singable melodies
Art & Culture