Why does Renaissance music sound fuller than medieval music?
A. The bass register is used for the first time.
B. Composers considered the harmonic effect of chords rather than superimposing one melody above another.
C. The typical choral piece has four, five, or six voice parts of nearly equal melodic interest.
D. All answers are correct.
Answer: D
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