Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by doing what?

A. Writing comic operas that sometimes ridiculed the aristocracy
B. Writing dance music for public balls
C. Flavoring their serious compositions with folk and popular music
D. All answers are correct.


Answer: D

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