Music Transcription Certification Exam

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You are transcribing a Renaissance motet and notice that a single melodic idea is introduced in the soprano voice. Shortly after, the alto voice enters singing the same melodic idea, followed by the tenor voice entering with it as well. Although the voices overlap, they are melodically independent. What is the name for this compositional texture?
Correct Answer:
Imitative Polyphony

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