The correct definition of "paraphrase technique" is:
a. when one composer emulates another by borrowing entire polyphonicsections of an earlier work
b. embellishing a preexisting plainsong and then using the elaborated chant asthe basic melodic material for a polyphonic composition.
c. linking all the movements of the Mass together by a common musical theme.
d. a technique in which all the instrumental parts double the vocal lines whilesimultaneously embellishing them.
b
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a) He composed it in a public area where all could see him working. b) He left some parts unwritten and "open" for improvisation. c) He leaves sonic space between instrumental parts, much like the open space of the American West. d) He chose to leave the piece open for later compositional additions and improvements.
The ancient Persians practiced which religion?
a) Zoroastrian b) Judaism c) Christianity d) traditional Babylonian religion