Mahalia Jackson was best known as an early "blues shouter" from the 1930s

The Classical period style featured a shift from Baroque-type polyphony to a style

A) with little formal structure. B) emphasizing vocal music. C) of exclusive monophony. D) using a homophonic texture of mainly melody and accompaniment.

All of the following characteristics are closely associated with Buxtehude's Praeludium EXCEPT?

a) rapid passagework b) clearly articulated sections c) considerable reliance on demanding pedalwork d) ornamentation of vocal melodies