When cadences are elided, what does it mean?

A. A single syllable of text is sung to many notes.

B. The melodic lines are sung by three singers.

C. The notes run against the regular pulse of the musical meter, with accents on beats other than "1" and "3."

D. A new line of text and music begins before the previous one has come to a complete stop.

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Jamiya

Biology

14 April, 10:05

When cadences are elided, what does it mean?

A. A single syllable of text is sung to many notes.

B. The melodic lines are sung by three singers.

C. The notes run against the regular pulse of the musical meter, with accents on beats other than "1" and "3."

D. A new line of text and music begins before the previous one has come to a complete stop.

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Maggie Chambers · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. When cadences are elided, it should mean that a new line of text and music begins before the previous one has come to a complete stop. Hope this answers the question.