Identify the statement that best describes the manner in which the musical climax is achieved in this passage from the

“Hallelujah” chorus.



a. a gradual accelerando
b. melodic sequence
c. increasing contrapuntal complexity
d. syncopation
e. all of the above

ANSWER: b

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