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Which of the following best describes the character of a Nocturne?
Sentimental, expressive, and tranquil
Which of the following Romantic-era composers is most closely associated with the Nocturne form?
Frédéric Chopin
Which of the following is a characteristic of Romantic-era Piano Preludes?
They are typically short, improvisational works.
Which of the following Romantic-era composers is renowned for their innovative and expressive use of harmony in their Piano Preludes?
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Which of the following Romantic-era composers is known for their use of chromatic and dissonant harmonies in their Piano Preludes?
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Which of the following Romantic-era composers is renowned for their piano works that evoke a sense of nationalism or folk music influences?
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Which of the following composers is known for their contributions to the Russian ballet?
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The composer described as 'The Great Russian Composer of His Time' is most likely referring to which individual?
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Which famous work by Tchaikovsky is mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following musical influences is NOT mentioned as contributing to Tchaikovsky's compositions?
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At what age did Camille Saint-Saëns make his concert debut?
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Which of the following statements about Niccolò Paganini is true?
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Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Prelude as described in the text?
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Which of the following Romantic period composers is described as a 'Child Prodigy' in the text?
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Which Romantic period composer is described as having 'invented the Symphonic poem or tone poem'?
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Which Romantic period composer is described as having 'developed thematic transformation in musical forms and transcribing different pieces in piano'?
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Which Romantic period composer is described as having 'earned the title "The Poet of the Piano"'?
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Which Romantic period composer is described as having 'pursued a career as a civil servant as a clerk at the Ministry of Justice following the desires of his parents'?
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