- 1. Where was Giacomo Meyerbeer born?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Austria
- 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) L'Africaine
B) Robert le diable
C) Le prophète
D) Les Huguenots
- 4. In what year did Meyerbeer pass away?
A) 1800
B) 1900
C) 1750
D) 1864
- 5. Meyerbeer's first opera, 'Jephtas Gelübde', premiered in which year?
A) 1775
B) 1812
C) 1790
D) 1830
- 6. Which of Meyerbeer's operas is based on the life of a biblical prophet?
A) Le prophète
B) Les Huguenots
C) L'Africaine
D) Dinorah
- 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) Paris
B) Milan
C) Vienna
D) London
- 9. Which famous composer was Meyerbeer a significant influence on?
A) Johannes Brahms
B) Richard Wagner
C) Gustav Mahler
D) Franz Liszt
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