Explain how this historical rivalry led to the rivalry between Siena and Florence.

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Siena was generally considered to be a Ghibelline city, while Florence was generally considered to be a Guelph city. These distinctions continued through the fourteenth century and continued to fuel the political rivalry between these two cities.

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Like other Renaissance composers, Josquin des Prez was more conservative when composing motets and more innovative and daring when composing polyphonic Masses.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin in E Minor opens with a(n) ______.

A. soloist, who presents the main theme B. single bassoon tone C. orchestral exposition typical in concertos D. slow introduction by the orchestra

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