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