George Handel: Master of Baroque Music

Question 1

Which country was George Frederick Handel originally from?

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Germany

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Italy

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France

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England

Question 2

In what year did George Handel become a naturalized British citizen?

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1727

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1720

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1734

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1741

Question 3

During which musical period did Handel primarily live and compose?

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Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

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Renaissance

Question 4

Which instrument is NOT commonly featured in Handel's operas?

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Piano

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Oboe

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Violin

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Trumpet

Question 5

At which theatre were many of Handel's operas first performed?

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Covent Garden

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Royal Opera House

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La Scala

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Metropolitan Opera

Question 6

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Handel's music?

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Frequent use of dissonance

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Use of counterpoint

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Elaborate ornamentation

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Strong rhythmic drive

Question 7

Which of the following is not a major composition type by George Handel?

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Symphony

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Opera

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Oratorio

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Concerto

Question 8

Which of the following operas was not composed by George Handel?

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Il Trovatore

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Rinaldo

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Giulio Cesare

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Xerxes

Question 9

What is the title of Handel's most famous oratorio?

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Messiah

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Israel in Egypt

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Samson

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Saul

Question 10

Which royal family did Handel serve as composer for?

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The Hanovers

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The Stuarts

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The Tudors

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The Plantagenets

Question 11

Which of the following cities was Handel's primary residence?

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London

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Rome

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Paris

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Vienna

Question 12

Which of the following composers was a contemporary of Handel?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Richard Wagner

Question 13

What is the name of the palace where Handel's "Water Music" was first performed?

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Hampton Court Palace

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Buckingham Palace

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Westminster Abbey

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St. Paul's Cathedral

Question 14

Which of the following is Handel's most renowned musical work?

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Messiah

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Water Music

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Ode for St Cecilia's Day

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Music for the Royal Fireworks

Question 15

Where was George Handel born?

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Halle, Germany

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London, England

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Vienna, Austria

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Rome, Italy

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT a source of patronage for Handel?

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Roman Catholic Church

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British Royal Family

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European aristocracy

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London's middle class

Question 17

Which Handel oratorio portrays the life of Jesus Christ?

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Messiah

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Acis and Galatea

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Judas Maccabaeus

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Solomon

Question 18

How did George Handel acquire British citizenship?

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King George I granted him citizenship.

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He was born in Great Britain.

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He married a British woman.

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He never became a British citizen.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of George Handel's renowned oratorios?

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The Four Seasons

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Messiah

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Samson

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Israel in Egypt

Question 20

Which of these characteristics is NOT typically associated with George Handel's musical style?

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Extensive use of improvisation

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Incorporation of counterpoint and fugue

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Expression of strong emotions

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Focus on instrumental virtuosity

Question 21

Who was George Handel's primary librettist, collaborating with him on numerous operas?

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Charles Jennens

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John Gay

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Christopher Smart

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Alexander Pope

Question 22

What is the primary genre of music featured in Handel's oratorio 'Messiah'?

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Sacred

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Secular

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Instrumental

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Operatic

Question 23

How did Handel's music impact English society?

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It was a highlight of public events and royal celebrations, adding grandeur and entertainment.

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It played no role in the development of music education in England.

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It did not influence the design or capabilities of musical instruments.

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It did not promote religious tolerance or unity among different denominations.

Question 24

Which of the following genres is NOT associated with George Handel's compositions?

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Symphonies

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Operas

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Oratorios

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Concertos

Question 25

What is the title of Handel's most famous oratorio?

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Messiah

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Water Music

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The Four Seasons

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Ode for St. Cecilia's Day

Question 26

In which city did Handel primarily work and compose?

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London

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Paris

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Vienna

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Berlin

Question 27

What was Handel's nationality at the time of his birth?

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German

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British

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French

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Italian

Question 28

What was the title of Handel's first successful opera premiered in England?

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Rinaldo

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Alcina

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Giulio Cesare

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Agrippina

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT considered a significant contribution of George Handel to Western music?

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Developing the piano

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Developing the oratorio form

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Establishing the English opera tradition

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Advancing choral music techniques

Question 30

Which of Handel's compositions is widely acclaimed as his magnum opus?

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The Messiah

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Water Music

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Samson

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Royal Fireworks Music

Question 31

Before becoming a naturalized British citizen, what was Handel's nationality?

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German

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Italian

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French

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Austrian

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a notable oratorio composed by Handel?

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L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato

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Samson

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The Messiah

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Zadok the Priest

Question 33

Which musical characteristic is a defining feature of Handel's compositions?

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Extensive use of recitatives and arias

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Complex contrapuntal passages

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Romantic melodic lines

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Frequent employment of dissonance

Question 34

Which instrument did Handel demonstrate proficiency in playing?

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Harpsichord

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Violin

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Clarinet

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Trumpet

Question 35

What is the historical significance of Handel's 'Water Music'?

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It was composed for a royal celebration on the River Thames

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It was inspired by Handel's travels to Italy

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It marked the beginning of Handel's career as a composer

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It was his best-selling work during his lifetime

Question 36

A notable characteristic of Handel's operas is the:

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Use of secco and accompanied recitatives

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Emphasis on elaborate plot and character development

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Inclusion of complex dance sequences

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Subtle use of musical symbolism

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT an opera composed by George Handel?

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Macbeth

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Rinaldo

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Julius Caesar

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Theodora

Question 38

What is the name of Handel's most famous oratorio?

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Messiah

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The Creation

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Samson

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Saul

Question 39

Which instrument did Handel primarily compose music for?

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Organ

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Piano

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Violin

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Flute

Question 40

What musical style best characterizes Handel's compositions?

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Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

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Impressionist

Question 41

Which country did Handel become a naturalized citizen of?

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United Kingdom

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Germany

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Austria

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Italy

Question 42

Who was Handel's rival composer, also a prominent Baroque musician?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Domenico Scarlatti

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George Philipp Telemann

Question 43

Which of Handel's works is considered his masterpiece and is performed annually at the Royal Albert Hall?

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Messiah

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Water Music

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Fireworks Music

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Music for the Royal Fireworks

Question 44

How did Handel's blindness in his later years affect his composing career?

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He continued to compose and conduct with assistance.

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He stopped composing entirely.

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He switched to writing chamber music.

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He gave up music and became a teacher.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a significant compositional form associated with George Handel?

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Symphony

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Oratorio

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Concerto

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Opera

Question 46

In which European country was George Handel born?

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Germany

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Austria

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United Kingdom

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Italy

Question 47

Which musical era is most closely associated with the Baroque style of George Handel's compositions?

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Baroque

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Classical

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Renaissance

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Romantic

Question 48

Which notable characteristic is a defining feature of Handel's oratorios?

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Emphasizing grand choruses and arias

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Featuring only instrumental passages

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Exclusively using recitatives in Latin

Question 49

Which of the following qualities is NOT attributed to Handel's legacy as a composer?

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Wide use of dissonance in his compositions

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Melodic inventiveness and creativity

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Ability to evoke a range of emotions through music

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Mastery of orchestration

Question 50

In which year did George Handel depart from this world?

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1759

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1745

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1765

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1777