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