Question

page(s) 138 - 139 listening: identifying performing forces, structure, harmony which of the following describe the main melody of bachs “little” fugue in g minor? bachs “little” fugue in g minor 1:13 describes the main melody a melody that is used in imitation a short melody in a single phrase it is heard monophonically every time it enters a long melody in three phrases does not describe the main melody

Explanation:

In a fugue, the main melody (subject) is used in imitation as different voices take up the melody one after another. The subject of Bach's "Little" Fugue in G - minor is a short melody presented in a single phrase. It is not monophonic every time it enters as a fugue is a polyphonic form, and it is not a long melody in three phrases.

Answer:

A. A melody that is used in imitation
B. a short melody in a single phrase