By singing “in the manner of the chapel,” the choir of the Sistine Chapel was somewhat unusual because

a) it sang without instrumental accompaniment.
b) it sang for daily services and all occasions when the chapel was in use.
c) it was a boys’ choir without adult singers.
d) its members were entirely drawn from the priesthood.


Answer: a

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