As the term relates to this particular selection, the phrase tasto solo relates best to the fact that the soloist?

a) is called upon to realize full harmonies above the basso continuo line
b) plays only in the solo episodes
c) is called upon to play only the lowest notes of the basso continuo line
d) is called upon to play the lowest notes and double them an octave above


c

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To create the illusion of Heaven opening up in the Glorification of Saint Ignatius, Fra Andrea Pozzo ____

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How does the music reflect the idea of the text?

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