Observe video of Palestrina’s Agnus Dei from his Missa Brevis (short Mass) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3GDNiEBBdE) and answer the following questions.1) What is the texture of the music? Homophonic? If so explain. Polyphonic? If so explain. Is it a mixture? If so, give time marker of an example of each.2) Are there instances of word painting that enhance its meaning? (read translation below)3) Do you hear instances of imitation between the parts? Give time markers of three examples. (if unsure, look up imitation in music)4) How would you characterize the rhythm? Does it flow along smoothly without a sharply defined beat, or is there a clear beat?
