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