Why was Ars Nova considered to be controversial at the time?

Group of answer choices

It was composed and performed by women.

It mixed religious and non-religious music.

It used instruments that were non-traditional.

It was used languages from all over the region.

1 answer

Ars Nova was considered controversial at the time primarily because it mixed religious and non-religious music. This blending of genres, along with the complex rhythmic and melodic innovations characteristic of Ars Nova, challenged the established norms of medieval music.