What is the Renaissance madrigal?

A. A polyphonic choral composition made up of five sections
B. A dancelike song for several solo voices
C. A polyphonic choral work set to a sacred Latin text
D. A piece for several solo voices set to a short poem, usually about love


Answer: D

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