- 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) Opera
C) Symphony
D) Chamber music
- 3. Which opera by Meyerbeer is considered one of his masterpieces?
A) Robert le diable
B) L'Africaine
C) Les Huguenots
D) Le prophète
- 4. In what year did Meyerbeer pass away?
A) 1864
B) 1900
C) 1750
D) 1800
- 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) Le prophète
B) L'Africaine
C) Les Huguenots
D) Dinorah
- 7. Meyerbeer's music is noted for its innovative use of which musical form?
A) Sonata
B) Rhapsody
C) Grand opera
D) Fugue
- 8. Which city did Meyerbeer regularly visit and compose operas for?
A) Vienna
B) Milan
C) Paris
D) London
- 9. Which famous composer was Meyerbeer a significant influence on?
A) Franz Liszt
B) Johannes Brahms
C) Richard Wagner
D) Gustav Mahler
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