All of the following traits are true of Verdi's last two operas EXCEPT?
a) they use primarily homophonic textures and strophic forms
b) they are based on Shakespearean themes
c) Verdi came out of retirement to write them
d) they make use of continuous structures, with few distinctive independent numbers
a
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A. Nation of Islam B. Great Migration C. Harlem Renaissance D. Niagara Conference
In William Byrd's "Sing Joyfully," the voices enter
a. in unison. b. all at the same time, in imitation. c. one after another, in imitation. d. after an imitative instrumental overture.