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[Solved] Which of the following are film noir archetypes? (check all that apply) Anti-heroes Femme fatales Red herrings Cowboys

[Solved] Though Caccini and Peri wrote the earliest operas, another was the first successful composer of opera. What was his name? A. Jacopo Peri B. Richard Wagner C. Giulio Caccini D. Claudio Monteverdi

[Solved] Which is the correct statement regarding Classical operas? A. Only the pianoforte is used to accompany arias. B. Emphasis is placed on mythological, historical characters. C. Opera seria became more important. D. Sections of recitative, aria, and chorus flow smoothly from one section to the next. E. Composers placed instrumental interludes at the ends of acts.

[Solved] Which was not a common theme in Romantic era music? A. the supernatural or macabre B. intense emotions C. the Catholic mass D. extreme perceptions of nature

[Solved] Which Asian flute was originally used by Buddhist monks? A. Shakuhachi B. Bansuri C. Dizi D. Xiao

[Solved] During the preparation for Don Giovanni, why did Mozart and da Ponte have to be cautious of the imperial censor? A. Mozart had stolen the opera from his arch-rival, Salieri. B. The opera was implicitly critical of the aristocracy. C. All operas were required to be based around mythological or historical subjects. D. Mozart neglected his obligation to the Elector of Hanover who had now become the King of England. E. They wanted to surprise King George with the new opera during a public concert.

[Solved] Which of the following distinguishes works of art as high culture? A. They are kept in museums that require entrance fees. B. They are available to be viewed at any time by anyone. C. They should be thrown in the garbage. D. They require no skill; anyone can create a work of high art.

[Solved] To whom did Beethoven initially dedicate his third symphony, known as "Eroica"? A. his wife B. Napoleon Bonaparte C. his mother D. his father

[Solved] In Don Giovanni, which of the following sentences best describes the character of Zerlina? A. the aging father of Donna Anna, portrayed through a bass voice type B. a faithful, though reluctant, servant that speaks with a stutter C. the fiancée of Donna Anna, a peasant D. the lover of Donna Anna, who has an ability to adapt his character to any situation E. one of the many women seduced by Don Giovanni's seductive melodies

[Solved] Who is recognized as one of the most notable oboe soloists in history? A. John Mack B. Marcel Tabuteau C. Leon Goossens D. Heinz Holliger