- 1. Where was Giacomo Meyerbeer born?
A) Austria
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
- 2. Which genre was Meyerbeer best known for in his compositions?
A) Ballet
B) Symphony
C) Opera
D) Chamber music
- 3. Which opera by Meyerbeer is considered one of his masterpieces?
A) Robert le diable
B) Le prophète
C) L'Africaine
D) Les Huguenots
- 4. In what year did Meyerbeer pass away?
A) 1900
B) 1800
C) 1750
D) 1864
- 5. Meyerbeer's first opera, 'Jephtas Gelübde', premiered in which year?
A) 1790
B) 1812
C) 1830
D) 1775
- 6. Which of Meyerbeer's operas is based on the life of a biblical prophet?
A) Les Huguenots
B) L'Africaine
C) Dinorah
D) Le prophète
- 7. Meyerbeer's music is noted for its innovative use of which musical form?
A) Grand opera
B) Rhapsody
C) Fugue
D) Sonata
- 8. Which city did Meyerbeer regularly visit and compose operas for?
A) Milan
B) Paris
C) Vienna
D) London
- 9. Which famous composer was Meyerbeer a significant influence on?
A) Johannes Brahms
B) Richard Wagner
C) Franz Liszt
D) Gustav Mahler
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