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Do you think that you are ready to answer questions concerning the personal life, achievements, and works of popular American music composer, writer, conductor, and teacher, Aaron Copland in this trivia quiz with ten tough questions? Then dive into the world of Aaron Copland and get to know about him.

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1.

What was the name of the opera scenairo inm the Italian-French opera tradition of the time?
- A.
  
  Zenatallo
- B.
  
  Zenatello
- C.
  
  Zentello
- D.
  
  Zenetello
Correct Answer
B. Zenatello

Explanation
The correct answer is Zenatello. This name refers to a specific opera scenario in the Italian-French opera tradition of the time.

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2.

The Sculpture of Aaron at Tanglewood was unveiled when?
- A.
  
  2009
- B.
  
  2011
- C.
  
  2010
- D.
  
  2012
Correct Answer
B. 2011

Explanation
The sculpture of Aaron at Tanglewood was unveiled in 2011.

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3.

In which year did Aaron Copland win the Pulitzer award?
- A.
  
  1940
- B.
  
  1942
- C.
  
  1945
- D.
  
  1950
Correct Answer
B. 1942

Explanation
Aaron Copland won the Pulitzer award in 1942.

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4.

Copland's work in the late 1940s and 1950s included use of?
- A.
  
  Schoenberg's ten-tone system
- B.
  
  Schoenberg's nine-tone system
- C.
  
  Schoenberg's twelve-tone system
- D.
  
  Schoenberg's eleven-tone system
Correct Answer
C. Schoenberg's twelve-tone system

Explanation
During the late 1940s and 1950s, Copland incorporated Schoenberg's twelve-tone system into his work. This system, also known as serialism, is a method of composition that uses all twelve pitches of the chromatic scale in a specific order, avoiding traditional tonal centers. Copland's use of this system demonstrates his exploration of new musical techniques and his willingness to experiment with different styles and approaches to composition.

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5.

Whose music showed Copland that the technique could be separated from the "old Wagnerian" aesthetic with which he had associated it previously?
- A.
  
  Pierre Boulez
- B.
  
  Frank Martin
- C.
  
  William Kapell
- D.
  
  Nadia Boulanger
Correct Answer
A. Pierre Boulez

Explanation
Copland's music had previously been associated with the "old Wagnerian" aesthetic, but Pierre Boulez's music showed him that the technique could be separated from this aesthetic. This suggests that Boulez's music demonstrated a new approach or perspective on the technique that Copland had not considered before.

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6.

What was Aaron Copland sexuality?
- A.
  
  Bisexual
- B.
  
  Gay
- C.
  
  Demisexual
- D.
  
  Heterosexual
Correct Answer
B. Gay

Explanation
The correct answer is "Gay." This suggests that Aaron Copland's sexuality was homosexual, meaning he was primarily attracted to individuals of the same sex.

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7.

What disease did Aaron Copland suffer from during his last years?
- A.
  
  Tuberculosis
- B.
  
  Cancer
- C.
  
  Cirrhosis
- D.
  
  Alzheimer
Correct Answer
D. Alzheimer

Explanation
During his last years, Aaron Copland suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain, causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. This disease is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein deposits in the brain, leading to the destruction of brain cells and impairing various cognitive functions.

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8.

In which year did Aaron meet Leonardo Bernstein?
- A.
  
  1945
- B.
  
  1946
- C.
  
  1936
- D.
  
  1937
Correct Answer
A. 1945

Explanation
Based on the information given in the question, Aaron met Leonardo Bernstein in 1945.

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9.

In which year did Aaron Copland win the Academy Award for the Best Original Score?
- A.
  
  1945
- B.
  
  1950
- C.
  
  1946
- D.
  
  1949
Correct Answer
D. 1949

Explanation
In 1949, Aaron Copland won the Academy Award for the Best Original Score.

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10.

Which of these Aaron's works won the Pulitzer award in 1945?
- A.
  
  Third Symphony
- B.
  
  A Lincoln Portrait
- C.
  
  The Heiress
- D.
  
  Mice and Men
Correct Answer
C. The Heiress

Explanation
The Heiress is the correct answer because it won the Pulitzer award in 1945. The other options, Third Symphony, A Lincoln Portrait, and Mice and Men, did not win the Pulitzer award in that year.

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