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Music appreciation

Which of the following is an example of word painting?

A. Playing instrumental sounds that resemble speech
B. Singing about a mountaintop in a high pitch
C. Transcribing a polyphonic song to an a cappella piece
D. Singing about a deep valley in a high pitch

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I think it would be C 
User Antuan
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The answer is B) Singing about a mountaintop in a high pitch

Word painting is a term in music that describes when the music of a piece matches the literal meaning of the lyrics. Singing about a mountaintop in a high pitch helps to capture the height of the mountain.
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