A recurring melody in a movement, a section of a movement, or an entire composition is called a

A. sentence.
B. tune.
C. theme.
D. motive.


Answer: C

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a. make a major character stand out, while making minor characters seem less important. b. establish a consciousness in the minds of the audience. c. convey a sense of restriction and freedom at the same time. d. contradict the wishes of the director and playwright

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David Hockney used crayon on paper to create Celia in a Black Dress with White Flowers (fig. 8.14)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What formal structure does Mozart draw upon in "Cosa sento" to fit the music to thedramatic situation?

a) sonata form b) fugue c) minuet d) rondo

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What is the name for the equal-voice texture that results from Renaissance counterpoint?

a) monophony b) homophony c) polyphony d) heterophony

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