Question

The first dance begins with a phrase (one section of the tune) played by a solo shawm and then a phrase with a tabor (drum) added. Which best describes the two phrases of this excerpt?

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Answer 1

The same tune (melody) is played twice.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the statement that best describes the two phrases of this excerpt. In this excerpt, we learn that the same melody is played twice. A melody (or a tune) is a linear succession of musical tones that the listener is able to perceive as a single entity. A melody combines both pitch and rhythm, but can also include other elements such as tonal color.