Question

The expressive device that Renaissance composers used to pictorialize words musically is called a. imagery. b. chromaticism. c. a cappella. d. word-painting.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D) word-painting.

Explanation:

Word painting is a device used frequently in Renaissance vocal music, especially madrigals—although it certainly also appeared in church music—in which the musical events are designed to illustrate or reflect the text. Hope this helped :)