Upon publishing her first work in 1644, Barbara Strozzi anticipated __________

a) an overwhelming positive response to her music
b) criticism because of her gender
c) every household would own a copy and sing these madrigals after dinner
d) criticism against the embellishments in the soprano part

b

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In music, the Council of Trent decided to

a. eliminate polyphony. b. clarify the text. c. eliminate melisma. d. use plainchant only.

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