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QuizMultiple Choice

Midterm

Question 15 • Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening (IS)

When attending a play during the Renaissance, music was an integral part of the experience. How was this BEST demonstrated?

Answer
A
A consort would perform between the acts of a play.
B
A soprano would sing before and after the play took place.
C
The audience was expected to sing in response to the actors.
D
The playwright would write a motet to be performed during the play.

Explanation

Renaissance plays commonly included instrumental music between acts, performed by a small group of musicians called a consort. This made music part of the theatrical experience without requiring the audience to sing or the playwright to compose a motet. The best answer is that a consort would perform between the acts of a play.

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