What musical qualities distinguished Ars Nova from the music of the previous era?
A) rhythmic and melodic simplicity
B) rhythmic and melodic complexity
C) consistently homophonic texture
D) consistently monophonic texture

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Ars Nova, a term which means "new art," refers to a period of musical innovation in the 14th century that introduced more complex rhythmic and melodic structures compared to the simpler and more direct forms of the preceding medieval period. This era saw the development of new notational systems that allowed composers to write music with greater rhythmic flexibility and complexity, as well as more intricate melodic lines.

What Musical Qualities Distinguished Ars Nova from the Music of the Previous