Palestrina

Palestrina is commonly referred to as the

• King of Renaissance Polyphony

• Prince of Renaissance

  Polyphony

• King of music

• Prince of music

How many voice parts are there in a Palestrina choir?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer explanation

Soprano, Alto, 2 Tenor parts, Baritone, and Bass

Which of the following is considered as Palestrina's biggest hit?

• Ordo Virtutum

• Missa Papae Marcelli

• Messiah

• Un Sospiro

• Clair De Lune

Palestrina's music kept a balance between ____

• harmony and counterpoint

• text and melody

• melody and harmony

• counterpoint and text

Describe the "Palestrina style"