Polyphony: Dive into the World of Multiple Melodies

Question 1

What is the term for repeating a melody at different pitches within a polyphonic texture?

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Imitation

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Inversion

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Retrograde

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Canon

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a polyphonic musical texture?

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Multiple melodies played simultaneously

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One melody accompanied by chords

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A series of chords played without clear melodies

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A rhythmic pattern played on percussion instruments

Question 3

Which of the following is considered the earliest form of polyphony in Western music?

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Organum

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Motet

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Madrigal

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Fugue

Question 4

Which composer is widely recognized for their extensive use of polyphony in their works?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 5

What is the term for an individual melodic line within a polyphonic texture?

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Voice

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Motif

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 6

What is the primary difference between homophony and polyphony?

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Homophony features one melody with accompaniment, while polyphony has multiple independent melodies.

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Polyphony is more complex than homophony.

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Homophony is common in popular music, while polyphony is found in classical music.

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Polyphony is always dissonant, while homophony is always consonant.

Question 7

Which of the following musical pieces best exemplifies polyphony?

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Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

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Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

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Wagner's Overture to Tannhäuser

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Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes polyphony?

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Music with several independent melodies played or sung simultaneously

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Music with one dominant melody and accompanying harmonies

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Music with only two melodies that alternate playing

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Music with no clear distinction between melody and harmony

Question 9

Which composer is widely recognized for their mastery of polyphony?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Claude Debussy

Question 10

Which method is most effective for practicing polyphonic music?

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Both options A and B

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Singing or playing one voice at a time.

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Listening to recordings of polyphonic music.

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Attempting to sing or play all voices simultaneously.

Question 11

Which composer is famous for their use of counterpoint?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Claude Debussy

Question 12

In polyphony, what is a canon?

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A melody imitated precisely by another voice

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A melody played in multiple keys at once

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A melody with accompanying chords

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A melody with a rhythmic pattern

Question 13

Which instrument is often used to play polyphonic music?

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Organ

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Piano

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Violin

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Drums

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of homophonic music?

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Independent melodies that do not overlap

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A single melody accompanied by chords

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Clear distinction between melody and accompaniment

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Often found in popular and folk music

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of polyphonic music?

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A round

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A solo song

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A ballad

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A symphony

Question 16

What is the term for the rules that govern the combination of melodies in polyphony?

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Counterpoint

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Cadence

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Harmony

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Transposition

Question 17

What is the main difference between monophony and polyphony?

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Monophony has one melody, while polyphony has multiple melodies

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Polyphony has one melody, while monophony has multiple melodies

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Monophony uses chords, while polyphony does not

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Polyphony uses chords, while monophony does not

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of polyphony?

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Monophony

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Counterpoint

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Parallel organum

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Oblique organum

Question 19

In parallel organum, the two melodies move in:

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Parallel motion

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Contrary motion

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Oblique motion

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Canon

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of oblique organum?

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The two melodies move in the same direction but at different intervals.

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The two melodies move in parallel motion.

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The two melodies move in contrary motion.

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The two melodies have the same rhythm.

Question 21

Counterpoint involves:

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Combining two or more melodies so that they are independent but harmonious.

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Arranging multiple voices vertically.

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Playing the same melody on different instruments.

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Repeating a melody at different pitches.

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a polyphonic texture?

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Two or more melodies played together

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A melody with a chordal accompaniment

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A single melody line

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A melody with a drone accompaniment

Question 23

What is the term for a polyphonic composition where one voice imitates another?

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Canon

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Fugue

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Motet

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Madrigal

Question 24

In a polyphonic composition, the term 'voice' refers to:

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A specific melodic line

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A musical instrument

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A singer

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A section of the orchestra

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of polyphony?

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Harmony

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Imitation

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Canon

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Fugue

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct definition of polyphony?

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Music that consists of two or more independent, simultaneous melodies

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Music that has only one melody

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Music that uses the same melody throughout

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Music that has a simple melody with a complex accompaniment

Question 27

What is the term for a melody that is added to an existing melody?

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Countermelody

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Ostinato

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Canon

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Fugue

Question 28

What is the term for a section of polyphonic music where all the voices sing the same melody?

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Homophony

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Polyphony

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Heterophony

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Monophony

Question 29

What is the term for a piece of music where two or more voices sing different melodies simultaneously?

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Polyphony

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Homophony

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Heterophony

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Monophony

Question 30

What is the distinguishing feature of heterophony?

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A single melody with slight variations in different parts

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Two or more independent melodies played at the same time

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A melody accompanied by chords

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a type of polyphonic texture?

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Homophonic

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Imitative

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Contrapuntal

Question 32

Which composer is famous for using imitative polyphony?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 33

What is the key difference between a canon and a fugue?

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Canons have a strict imitative structure, while fugues have a more flexible structure.

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Fugues have a strict imitative structure, while canons have a more flexible structure.

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Canons are always vocal pieces, while fugues can be either vocal or instrumental.

Question 34

When a single melody is accompanied by chords, this is called?

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Homophony

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Monophony

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Heterophony

Question 35

Which of these is an example of a polyphonic vocal piece?

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Madrigal

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Symphony

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Concerto

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polyphony?

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It is performed by only one person or instrument.

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The melodies are interwoven.

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It creates a rich and complex sound.

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It consists of two or more independent melodies.

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a canon?

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A round

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A madrigal

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A chorale

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A symphony

Question 38

Which composer is renowned for using polyphony in their music?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Claude Debussy

Question 39

Which musical form often incorporates polyphony?

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Fugue

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Sonata

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Symphony

Question 40

What is an advantage of using polyphony in music?

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It can create a sense of depth and richness.

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It is limited to certain musical styles.

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It is easy to compose and perform.

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It can be confusing for listeners.

Question 41

What is a potential challenge in using polyphony in music?

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Balancing the different voices to avoid overpowering melodies.

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It is simple to perform, requiring minimal skill.

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It is suitable for all musical genres.

Question 42

Which of the following is **not** a type of polyphony?

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Homophony

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Imitative

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Contrapuntal

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Canon

Question 43

Which of the following is a characteristic of contrapuntal polyphony?

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Independent melodies that move at the same time

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Focus on vertical harmony

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One melody that dominates the others

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Similar or identical rhythms in all melodies

Question 44

Which of the following composers is widely recognized for their use of polyphony in their music?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Frédéric Chopin

Question 45

What is one of the main purposes of using polyphony in music?

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To create a sense of texture, complexity, and interest by combining multiple melodies

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To make the music more repetitive and predictable

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To add an overwhelming sense of tension and dissonance

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To simplify the music by reducing the number of melodies

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of a musical form that typically uses polyphony?

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Fugue

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Chord progression

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Single melody line

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Homophonic texture

Question 47

What is one of the challenges faced when composing polyphonic music?

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Balancing the independence and individuality of the different melodies while maintaining overall coherence

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Finding melodies that are unrelated and contrasting

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Exclusively avoiding dissonant intervals

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Creating a structure that lacks any sense of organization

Question 48

What is the term for the main or prominent melody in a polyphonic texture that often serves as a foundation?

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Cantus firmus

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Countermelody

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Theme

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Ostinato