Which genre is a composition for choir or larger chorus that sets a religious,
devotional, or solemn text and is often sung a cappella?
a. magrigal
b. motet
c. Gregorian chant
d. chanson
e. opera seria
B
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a) a lover expresses his grief to the stars b) the daughters of King Pierus challenge the Muses to a singing contest c) Apollo slays a dragon-like monster d) the courtesan Poppea seeks to wed the Emperor
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