13 of 1513 of 15 Items

Question
Which of the following best describes word painting?
(1 point)
Responses

scores that are graphically enhanced to help the performer
scores that are graphically enhanced to help the performer

a composition in which the music reflects the lyrics
a composition in which the music reflects the lyrics

lyrics that are about a specific painting
lyrics that are about a specific painting

music performed at an event supported by royalty

1 answer

The best description of word painting is:

a composition in which the music reflects the lyrics.

Word painting, also known as text painting, is a musical technique where the music illustrates the literal meaning of a song's lyrics.