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Dove scrisse la sua prima sinfonia Rimskij-Korsakov?
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A Tichvin, la sua città natale
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Mentre circumnavigava il globo su una nave della flotta imperiale russa
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A San Pietroburgo, dove cominciò a studiare
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A. Mentre circumnavigava il globo su una nave della flotta imperiale russaExplanation
The correct answer is "Mentre circumnavigava il globo su una nave della flotta imperiale russa" which translates to "While circumnavigating the globe on a ship of the Russian imperial fleet." This suggests that Rimskij-Korsakov wrote his first symphony while he was traveling around the world on a ship of the Russian imperial fleet.Rate this question:
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Chi ha scritto "Serenata per un satellite"?
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Bruno Maderna
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Salvatore Sciarrino
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Luciano Berio
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A. Bruno MadernaExplanation
Bruno Maderna is the correct answer because he is the composer of the piece "Serenata per un satellite". Salvatore Sciarrino and Luciano Berio are not associated with this composition.Rate this question:
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Quale indicazione di tempo assegneresti all'espressione "Moderato"?
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55-63 bpm
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66-68 bpm
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70-75 bpm
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A. 66-68 bpmExplanation
"Moderato" is an Italian musical term that indicates a moderate tempo. In this context, the correct answer suggests assigning a tempo of 66-68 beats per minute (bpm) to the expression "Moderato." This tempo range implies a moderate pace, neither too slow nor too fast, allowing for a balanced and flowing musical performance.Rate this question:
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Negli spartiti per violino cosa si indica con un più (+) sopra la nota?
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L'armonico della nota stessa
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Il pizzicato di mano sinistra
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Che la nota va suonata con il legno dell'arco
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A. Il pizzicato di mano sinistraExplanation
In sheet music for violin, a "+" above the note indicates that the note should be played with left-hand pizzicato. This means that instead of using the bow, the violinist should pluck the string with their left hand fingers while simultaneously pressing down the note on the fingerboard. This technique produces a unique and percussive sound.Rate this question:
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Cosa indica il termine "Flatterzunge" in tedesco?
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Un particolare tipo di lieder
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Un tempo sostenuto
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Un effetto musicale del flauto
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A. Un effetto musicale del flautoExplanation
The term "Flatterzunge" in German refers to a musical effect produced by the flute.Rate this question:
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Da quale strumento nasce il sassofono per opera di Adolphe Sax?
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Clarinetto
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Tromba
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Oficleide
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A. OficleideExplanation
Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, actually developed the instrument based on the design of the oficleide. The oficleide is a brass instrument that was popular in the early 19th century and had a similar structure to the saxophone. Sax made several modifications to the oficleide, including adding a conical bore and a single reed mouthpiece, which resulted in the creation of the saxophone. Therefore, the correct answer is oficleide.Rate this question:
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Quale di questi personaggi d'opera NON cerca vendetta?
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Rigoletto
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Don Basilio
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Figaro
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A. FigaroExplanation
In the given question, we are asked to identify the opera character who does not seek revenge. Rigoletto, a character from the opera "Rigoletto," is known for seeking revenge against the Duke of Mantua. Don Basilio, a character from the opera "The Barber of Seville," is also not known for seeking revenge. However, Figaro, a character from the opera "The Marriage of Figaro," does not seek revenge but instead uses his wit and cleverness to navigate through various situations. Therefore, Figaro is the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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Quale di questi sovrani scrisse dei madrigali?
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Luigi XI
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Enrico VIII
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Carlo V
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A. Enrico VIIIExplanation
Enrico VIII scrisse dei madrigali.Rate this question:
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Quale di queste sinfonie di Mahler prevede coro e cantanti?
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Sinfonia n 1, il TItano
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Sinfonia n 2, Resurrezione
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Sinfonia n 3
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A. Sinfonia n 2, ResurrezioneExplanation
The correct answer is Sinfonia n 2, Resurrezione. This symphony by Mahler includes both a choir and singers.Rate this question:
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A quando risale l'invenzione dell'organo ?
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Prima dell'anno zero
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Nel 1500 circa
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Nel 1800
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A. Prima dell'anno zeroExplanation
The correct answer is "Prima dell'anno zero." This suggests that the invention of the organ predates the year zero, which is commonly understood to be the birth of Jesus Christ. This implies that the organ was invented before the start of the common era, potentially in ancient times.Rate this question:
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Chi disse e di chi "It is the most insipid and base parody on music"?
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Tchaikovsky di Mussorgsky
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Beethoven di Rossini
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Stravinskij di Vivaldi
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A. Tchaikovsky di MussorgskyExplanation
Tchaikovsky expressed that "It is the most insipid and base parody on music" about Mussorgsky's work.Rate this question:
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