Part-song for several voices without instrumental accompaniment

Ballad
Madrigal
Panegyric
Limerick

The correct answer is: B. Madrigal

A madrigal is a secular vocal piece written for several voices without instrumental accompaniment. It is typically polyphonic, meaning that it has multiple melodies sung at the same time. Madrigals were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, and they were often written in a light and playful style.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • A ballad is a narrative poem, typically one that is sung.
  • A panegyric is a formal speech or poem in praise of someone or something.
  • A limerick is a humorous verse form that consists of five lines, with the first, second, and fifth lines rhyming with each other, and the third and fourth lines rhyming with each other.