Which composer is known for his particularly effective use of leitmotifs?
a) Giuseppe Verdi
b) Johannes Brahms
c) Richard Wagner
d) Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Answer: c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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