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Palestrina's influence was especially noted in which musical technique?

  • Counterpoint

  • Harmony

  • Orchestration

  • Rhythm

Answer

Counterpoint, a musical technique that involves combining multiple independent melodic lines, was significantly influenced by Palestrina. His mastery of polyphony, the simultaneous combination of multiple voices, allowed him to create complex and intricate musical textures. Palestrina's adherence to strict compositional rules, such as voice leading and harmonic progression, resulted in music characterized by clarity, balance, and a sense of order.
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