Mozart's comic opera The Marriage of Figaro (1786) captures the growing mood of discontent with the societal establishment in the decade leading up to the _____________
a) French Revolution
b) Black Plague
c) 30 Years' War
d) Age of Absolutism
a
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Which musical style is characterized by long asymmetrical lines, unpredictable rhythms, abrupt harmonic shifts, and sudden dynamic changes?
A) galant B) rococo C) Empfindamkeit D) all of these choices
This selection features the quotation of which song?
a) Nearer my God to Thee b) Simple Gifts c) Bonaparte's Retreat d) Amazing Grace
Why did Siena grow in population and prosperity after 1125?
a. Its free commune status offered release from feudalism. b. Although other city-states warred, it remained peaceful. c. It lay on a critical trade route between Florence and Venice. d. Massive building projects provided jobs and housing.
Early in his career, ________ helped write and produce records for surf duo Jan and Dean.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).