Misc: In 1537 (Italy) Alessandro de' Medici of---------- , assassinated.?

Questions

- Consecutive fifths implied, but not actually present in harmony and nevertheless frowned upon by academics.?

- In medieval church music, the insertion of rests into vocal parts for expressive purposes.?

(Gk., 'same-sounding') - Music in which parts move together presenting a top melody with accompanying chords. The opposite of polyphony.?

(Sp.) - A sad Andalusian song employing some intervals smaller than a semitone.?

- A lively English dance, in triple time in the early 16th century. From the mid 18th century onwards it was in 4 / 4 time, acquiring an association with sailors.?