Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Quiz
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Which composer was known for his influence of earthly music stemming from his chaotic lifestyle?

  • Modest Mussorgsky (correct)
  • César Cui
  • Alexander Borodin
  • Mily Balakirev
  • What is the primary theme of the opera 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'?

  • Romance and deception (correct)
  • War and honor
  • Betrayal and revenge
  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Which member of the Mighty Handful was primarily known for his work in chemistry outside of his musical career?

  • César Cui
  • Mily Balakirev
  • Alexander Borodin (correct)
  • Modest Mussorgsky
  • What notable musical piece showcases Rimsky-Korsakov's work in 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'?

    <p>Flight of the Bumblebee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov combine in his compositions?

    <p>Folk melodies and Western styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer was inspired by Mikhail Glinka and later became a leading voice for Russian music?

    <p>Mily Balakirev</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted Modest Mussorgsky to focus exclusively on his musical career?

    <p>Leaving the Russian army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which member of the Mighty Handful combined a career in the military with music before fully dedicating himself to composition?

    <p>Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant reason for the internal conflicts experienced by the Mighty Handful in the late 1860s?

    <p>Balakirev's demanding leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element significantly influenced the compositions of the Mighty Handful?

    <p>Russian folk music and traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant event occurred for Dvořák in 1874 that impacted his career?

    <p>He won the Austrian State Music Prize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary influence on Dvořák's music style?

    <p>Folk songs and dances from Bohemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Dvořák become the Director of the Prague Conservatory?

    <p>1901</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical tradition did Dvořák master and incorporate into his work?

    <p>The Germanic symphonic tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion significantly impacted Dvořák's decision to return to Bohemia in 1895?

    <p>Homesickness while living in the US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dvořák's view on Black American music in terms of its contribution to music education?

    <p>He viewed it as a vital element for a significant musical tradition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composition is Dvořák best known for, and what cultural influences does it embody?

    <p>Symphony No. 9, incorporating themes from Indigenous American and Black spiritual music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable achievement is associated with Dvořák's Symphony No. 9?

    <p>It became the first musical piece to travel to the moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which opera composed by Dvořák is most recognized and what literary work inspired it?

    <p>Rusalka, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's <em>The Little Mermaid</em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was one of Dvořák's notable students, and what genre did he later excel in?

    <p>Duke Ellington, who became a prominent figure in jazz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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