What is a cantus firmus?
a. A canon that endlessly circles back to the beginning.
b. The highest vocal part in a polyphonic composition; later known as thesoprano part
c. A musical technique in which two or three voices engage in voice exchange.
d. A well-established, previously existing melody, be it sacred chant or secularsong, that provides a structural framework for a polyphonic composition.
d
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Clara Peeters's influential still lifes containing bread and fruit are referred to by which term?
A. Snack pieces B. Table vignettes C. Breakfast pieces D. Sideboard tableaus
The lighting designer works closely with the ___________ electrician when the equipment is being installed and
instruments adjusted.
a. principal b. chief c. head d. master
The watch was used by Baroque and Rococo artists to symbolize __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What are some general ways in which non-Western drama may differ from Western?
What will be an ideal response?