Question

In polyphonic music, an independent voice is one that

A. isn't interesting enough to hold a listener's attention.
B. can be sung by one person.
C. is less important than the melody it supports.
D. includes multiple melodic lines.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is C

Explanation: Polyphonic texture consists of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody, so a single independent voice in polyphony is less important than the overall sound.

Answer 2

d would be the best answer.