Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) was the most celebrated composer in Europe during the 1820s, even exceeding by far

Beethoven’s fame. This was because opera was the most popular form of musical entertainment.

a. true
b. false

ANSWER: a

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A. West Side Story B. On the Town C. Show Boat D. Candide

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A. Sexual innuendo B. The complexity of human motivation C. Religious issues D. Politics

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A. Piazza Navona B. Quirinale Gardens C. Tempietto D. Sant'Ivo

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