Palestrina's Pope Marcellus Mass is purported to have saved polyphony from the Church's chopping block. Its lush, modern sound may be attributed to the use of thirds and sixths. Which of the following is an excerpt of the Kyrie from this Mass?12:1502:0404:5601:38

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Zachery Benton

19 December, 16:59

Palestrina's Pope Marcellus Mass is purported to have saved polyphony from the Church's chopping block. Its lush, modern sound may be attributed to the use of thirds and sixths. Which of the following is an excerpt of the Kyrie from this Mass?12:1502:0404:5601:38

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Jeffrey Stokes · Answer 1

01:38

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Palestrina's Pope Marcellus Mass is among the well-known masses of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Palestrina composed more than 100 masses and were published in 1560s. They are known for the interplay lines and the intricate and melodious choral music involved in the work. The work reffered in the given statement is an excerpt of the Kyrie from 01:38.