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