Describe the members of The Beatles and the band's influences.

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"Mersey beat" from Liverpool and Manchester; Skiffle and Buddy Holly influenced early sound; Clean image, matching suits, heeled boots; John Lennon (1940-1980), singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist; Paul McCartney (born in 1942), singer, songwriter, electric bass guitar and keyboards; George Harrison (1943-2001), singer, songwriter, lead guitarist, sitarist; Ringo Starr (born in 1940), singer, drummer; Temporary members include Stu Sutcliffe and Pete Best; Brian Epstein, manager; George Martin, principal producer.

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Written by John, a monk of Worchester, the __________ was the earliest known illustrated record of contemporary events in England

A. Utrecht Psalter B. Book of Homilies C. Worchester Chronicle D. Codex Albertinus

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Impressionism in music was a reaction against the

A. Russian music of Tchaikovsky. B. European music of Debussy and Ravel. C. American music of Stravinsky. D. German music of Brahms and Wagner.

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In the operatic debates of the 1770's, which side did Niccolò Piccinni represent?

a) opera seria b) opera buffa c) drama giocoso d) melodrama

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