Question

a style of performance where a soloist alternates with a choir is called:

a. polyphony.
b. antiphonal psalmody.
c. responsorial psalmody.
d. direct psalmody.

Explanation:

Antiphonal psalmody involves alternation between a soloist and a choir. Polyphony is about multiple independent melodies. Responsorial psalmody has a soloist with a chorus response. Direct psalmody is simple chanting without alternation. So, the correct term for soloist - choir alternation is antiphonal psalmody.

Answer:

B. antiphonal psalmody.