Polyphony is a phenomenon __________
a) that was limited to Western Europe until the mid-twentieth century
b) that is used only for sacred music
c) that is found worldwide
d) that marks a professionalization of singing in the Bahamas
c
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Carl Sandburg's poetry was written in response to
a. transcendentalism.
b. environmentalism.
c. urbanism.
d. Manifest Destiny.
In the sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, a pagan who converted to Christianity, the sculptors illustrated scenes from the life of Christ. Which of the following represents the allusion to the crucifixion?
a. Entry into Jerusalem b. Christ before Pilate c. Christ between Saints Peter and Paul d. Christ enthroned
How does Diego Velázquez proclaim the dignity and importance of painting as one of the liberal arts through his painting Las Meninas?
a. He included the religious figures within the scene. b. He highlighted the Infanta. c. He included a dog in the foreground. d. He shows himself dressed as a courtier with the keys of the palace.
How does Josquin use word painting to emphasize the word "love"?
a. long notes b. parallel thirds c. melisma d. back-and-forth between upper and lower voices