Which German composer was a protégé of Rossini and a master of grand opéra?

a) Giacomo Meyerbeer
b) Jacques-François-Fromental-Elie Halévey
c) Daniel-François-Esprit Auber
d) Gaspare Spontini


a

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A. To make Christian teachings more accessible to a largely illiterate population B. The Roman Emperor decreed that theatre must be a part of Church services C. To find a substitute for music in the Church because the Pope had banned it D. To quell the worshipping of multiple gods

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Richard Wagner's idea of a comprehensive work of art combining music, poetry, and scenery under a single concept is called a __________

A) Gesamtkunstwerk B) Lieder C) opera buffa D) collage E) Leitmotif

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Television viewing of films has traditionally compromised which aspect of theater viewing?

A. Narrative B. Image C. Attention to detail D. Sound

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Which recurring musical image is heard just before the guillotine falls in Symphonie fantastique?

a. the hand of fate knocking on the door b. the unending melody c. the idée fixe d. the witches' theme

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