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What mechanism is responsible for striking the string when a piano key is pressed?
What mechanism is responsible for striking the string when a piano key is pressed?
Which of the following composers is known for works during the classical and romantic eras?
Which of the following composers is known for works during the classical and romantic eras?
How many pedals do US grand pianos typically have?
How many pedals do US grand pianos typically have?
Which term best describes Oscar Peterson's reputation in the jazz piano community?
Which term best describes Oscar Peterson's reputation in the jazz piano community?
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What is Hungarian Fantasy primarily composed of?
What is Hungarian Fantasy primarily composed of?
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What should the stem of a multiple-choice question achieve?
What should the stem of a multiple-choice question achieve?
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Which option must be avoided when crafting multiple-choice questions?
Which option must be avoided when crafting multiple-choice questions?
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What type of distractors should be included to help assess understanding?
What type of distractors should be included to help assess understanding?
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Which statement about the correct answer in a multiple-choice question is true?
Which statement about the correct answer in a multiple-choice question is true?
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What formatting style should be used for mathematical expressions in questions?
What formatting style should be used for mathematical expressions in questions?
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What year did Tchaikovsky graduate from the St Petersburg Conservatory?
What year did Tchaikovsky graduate from the St Petersburg Conservatory?
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Which of the following ballets is NOT composed by Tchaikovsky?
Which of the following ballets is NOT composed by Tchaikovsky?
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At what age did Tchaikovsky die?
At what age did Tchaikovsky die?
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Which composer influenced Tchaikovsky with his symphonies and choral work?
Which composer influenced Tchaikovsky with his symphonies and choral work?
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What is a key characteristic of Irish dance?
What is a key characteristic of Irish dance?
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What significant event happened to Tchaikovsky at the age of 14?
What significant event happened to Tchaikovsky at the age of 14?
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Which dance originated in Polynesia and features multiple dancers?
Which dance originated in Polynesia and features multiple dancers?
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What is a defining feature of the Argentine tango?
What is a defining feature of the Argentine tango?
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In what century did the South American carnival dance style primarily develop?
In what century did the South American carnival dance style primarily develop?
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Which of the following statements about ice dancing is accurate?
Which of the following statements about ice dancing is accurate?
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What was significant about Wagner's approach to composition?
What was significant about Wagner's approach to composition?
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How long did it take Wagner to complete the Ring Cycle?
How long did it take Wagner to complete the Ring Cycle?
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Which character from Wagner's Ring Cycle steals gold from the Rhine maidens?
Which character from Wagner's Ring Cycle steals gold from the Rhine maidens?
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What inspired King Ludwig II to construct Neuschwanstein Castle?
What inspired King Ludwig II to construct Neuschwanstein Castle?
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What is a leitmotif in Wagner's Ring Cycle?
What is a leitmotif in Wagner's Ring Cycle?
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What is Richard Wagner primarily known for reinventing in the music world?
What is Richard Wagner primarily known for reinventing in the music world?
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In what year did Richard Wagner establish himself as the director after the successful performance of his opera?
In what year did Richard Wagner establish himself as the director after the successful performance of his opera?
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Who was Richard Wagner's mentor and a significant influence on his music during his exile?
Who was Richard Wagner's mentor and a significant influence on his music during his exile?
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Which opera, completed in 1859, is considered one of Wagner's epic musical works?
Which opera, completed in 1859, is considered one of Wagner's epic musical works?
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What was the result of Wagner's controversies and conflicts in 1849?
What was the result of Wagner's controversies and conflicts in 1849?
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What character is associated with the dark, heartless theme in The Sleeping Beauty?
What character is associated with the dark, heartless theme in The Sleeping Beauty?
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Which ballet is recognized as one of the most demanding to perform?
Which ballet is recognized as one of the most demanding to perform?
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What was the initial reception of The Nutcracker when it was first performed?
What was the initial reception of The Nutcracker when it was first performed?
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What did Tchaikovsky intend for The Children's Album?
What did Tchaikovsky intend for The Children's Album?
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What aspect of Tchaikovsky's personality influenced his compositions?
What aspect of Tchaikovsky's personality influenced his compositions?
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What is the central theme of 'Love, the Magician' a musical piece written in 1915?
What is the central theme of 'Love, the Magician' a musical piece written in 1915?
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Which dance style is characterized by graceful movements and originated in the 19th century?
Which dance style is characterized by graceful movements and originated in the 19th century?
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What is a significant characteristic of Kabuki dance?
What is a significant characteristic of Kabuki dance?
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What type of performance does 'Coppélia' represent?
What type of performance does 'Coppélia' represent?
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Which musical work was updated for symphony orchestra and ballet involving a mystical theme?
Which musical work was updated for symphony orchestra and ballet involving a mystical theme?
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Which composer is known for creating a distinctive Norwegian-style music in his Peer Gynt Suite?
Which composer is known for creating a distinctive Norwegian-style music in his Peer Gynt Suite?
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What type of music did Russian composer Mikhail Glinka primarily develop?
What type of music did Russian composer Mikhail Glinka primarily develop?
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Which French composer is known for the work Carnival of the Animals?
Which French composer is known for the work Carnival of the Animals?
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Which composer applied rhythms of Louisiana Creole music in his works?
Which composer applied rhythms of Louisiana Creole music in his works?
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What was the musical contribution of Carlos Chávez to Central and South American music?
What was the musical contribution of Carlos Chávez to Central and South American music?
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Which composers are noted for their development of Czech musical style?
Which composers are noted for their development of Czech musical style?
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Which American composer is known for the March The Stars and Stripes Forever?
Which American composer is known for the March The Stars and Stripes Forever?
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What influence did the composers of France in the 19th and early 20th century explore in their music?
What influence did the composers of France in the 19th and early 20th century explore in their music?
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Who was the leading figure and mentor of the Mighty Handful?
Who was the leading figure and mentor of the Mighty Handful?
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Which opera was completed by Rimsky-Korsakov after Borodin's long tenure on it?
Which opera was completed by Rimsky-Korsakov after Borodin's long tenure on it?
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What type of music did César Cui notably compose?
What type of music did César Cui notably compose?
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Which of the following best describes Modest Mussorgsky's music?
Which of the following best describes Modest Mussorgsky's music?
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Which composer is recognized as the 'Father of Russian Music'?
Which composer is recognized as the 'Father of Russian Music'?
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What is a notable feature of Rimsky-Korsakov's opera 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'?
What is a notable feature of Rimsky-Korsakov's opera 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'?
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What common inspiration did the Mighty Handful composers draw from?
What common inspiration did the Mighty Handful composers draw from?
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Which of the following statements about Alexander Borodin is true?
Which of the following statements about Alexander Borodin is true?
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