Josquin des Prez’s polyphonic compositions for the Sistine Chapel Choir were very popular because the

a. simplicity of their a cappella performance.
b. common language of their lyrics.
c. arrangement of voices brought expressiveness to the liturgy.
d. familiarity of their melodies.


Answer: c

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