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What is organum?

A)style of renaissance panting

B)a musical technique to describe people

C)the movement led by Martin Luther king

D)a movement emphasizing human emotions and appealing to human values

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Answer:

B) a musical technique to describe people

Step-by-step explanation:

Organum, plural Organa, originally, any musical instrument (later in particular an organ); the term attained its lasting sense, however, during the Middle Ages in reference to a polyphonic (many-voiced) setting, in certain specific styles, of Gregorian chant. Organum. key people. Pérotin. Léonin.

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Answer:

B) a musical technique to describe people

Step-by-step explanation:

An organum is basically a plainchant melody with at least one voice to enhance the harmony.

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