________ polyphonic masses and motets emphasized clarity of text and calm sublimity.

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The characteristics of clarity of text and calm sublimity are commonly associated with the polyphonic masses and motets composed by Palestrina, a prominent composer of the Renaissance era. Michelangelo and Bernini were artists known for their contributions to sculpture and painting, while Gabrieli was a notable composer and organist, but his works were more focused on complex and ornate sonorities.

________ Polyphonic Masses and Motets Emphasized Clarity of Text and Calm