In spite of the success of his compositions, Handel was not very popular in England because he was very arrogant, always claiming that the Germans were a stronger race of people.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
In his later years, Handel was universally recognized as England's greatest composer. His popularity with all segments of English society grew steadily, and the royal patronage of George I was followed by that of George II. After he died, he was buried with state honors in London's Westminster Abbey.
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a. Composers b. Arrangers c. Copyists d. Music librarians
Compare a contemporary comedy to an ancient one and identify how each work is similar or different from the other. Identify the structure of each script (how long are the scenes or acts, where is the climax, how is the conflict resolved), and suggest how the ancient work could be presented to a contemporary audience.
What will be an ideal response?
The term ________ is used to describe music built around a central note, scale, or chord.
A. key B. texture C. form D. ternary
The influence of ____ is evident in Rodin's interest in the effect of light on the sculpted surface
a. Impressionism b. Symbolism c. Romanticism d. Realism