Musical Elements of Medieval to Baroque Periods
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Which characteristic is commonly found in medieval vocal music?

  • Strict homophonic texture
  • Use of polyphony
  • Emphasis on modal scales (correct)
  • Incorporation of chromatic scales

    • What is a distinctive feature of Renaissance instrumental music?

  • Focus on improvisation
  • Development of purely instrumental genres (correct)
  • Highly ornamented melodies
  • Use of the basso continuo

    • Which term best describes the texture of Baroque music?

  • Monophonic
  • Homophonic (correct)
  • Biphonic
  • Contrapuntal

    • Which element was frequently used to enhance emotional expression in Baroque music?

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    What role did secular themes play in Renaissance vocal music?

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