Which of the following statements about a madrigal is true?
a) The madrigal is secular vocal music written for lyrics in the vernacular.
b) Madrigals were composed for multiple voices and performed during Mass.
c) The subjects of madrigals were based on stories drawn from sacred texts.
d) A madrigal is made up of fourteen lines arranged in an octave and a sestet.
Answer: a
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