A literati of the late Ming period, __________ developed significant and far-reaching theories on the state of Chinese painting

Which statement best describes medieval instrumental music?

a) Instruments were used for purely instrumental genres, but not to accompany or double vocal lines b) the use of instruments for worship was strongly endorsed by the church c) Depictions in medieval manuscripts and visual images confirm the importance of instrumental performance d) Composers usually notated instrumental music fully, rather than relying on the performer's memory or improvisation

The __________ is where the melody lies in relation to the possible range of the singer or

instrument.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).