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