Classical Music Composers

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Who is known as the 'Father of the string quartet'?

Franz Joseph Haydn

Which composer is known for his operatic works featuring strong nationalistic themes?

Richard Wagner

What is the term for 'beautiful singing' in Italian?

Bel canto

Who is known as the 'Father of the German lied'?

<p>Robert Schumann</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who created music compositions for an adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

<p>Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following composers is known for his complex music dramas?

<p>Richard Wagner</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the vocal form that flourished during the Baroque period?

<p>Art song</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following composers is known as the child prodigy?

<p>Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of castrating young boys to retain a high-pitched voice during the Baroque period?

<p>Castrato</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who composed the famous opera 'Orfeo'?

<p>Monteverdi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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