Question

question 13 of 15
a style of performance where a soloist alternates with a choir is called;

a. antiphonal psalmody.

b. polyphony.

c. responsorial psalmody.

d. direct psalmody.

Explanation:

• Antiphonal psalmody (A) involves two choirs alternating, not a soloist and a choir.
• Polyphony (B) is multiple independent melodic lines, not a solo - choir alternation.
• Responsorial psalmody (C) is defined as a soloist (cantor) alternating with a choir (congregation or choir), which matches the described performance style.
• Direct psalmody (D) is a single group (like a congregation) singing without alternation.

Answer:

C. responsorial psalmody.