Which of the following terms best describes this selection's genre?

Through his art, Verdi sought to

a. revive ancient instrumental traditions. b. unify Italy, which was still a loose confederation of small states. c. remain apolitical. d. revive the Baroque doctrine of affections.

The type of text setting that uses a small number of notes per syllable is called

a. syllabic. b.melismatic. c.neumatic. d.chromatic.