The first steps in a revolution that eventually transformed Western music began sometime between 700 and 900 with the ________.

A. addition of an organ accompaniment
B. transcription of the music for several different instruments
C. addition of chords to the melody line
D. addition of a second melodic line to Gregorian chant


Answer: D

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