How Well Do You Know Aaron Copland?

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    What city was he born?

    • London
    • Washington DC
    • New York
    • Munich
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Aaron Copland was a professional composer, composition teacher, and writer. He was very passionate about his career. He later became a conductor of his own. Do you think you know more about him? Take our quiz to prove your knowledge of Aaron Copland.

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  • 2. 
    What kind of instruments does Aaron Copland play? - ProProfs

    What kind of instruments does Aaron Copland play?

    • Keyboard

    • Drums

    • Piano

    • Violin

    Correct Answer
    A. Piano
    Explanation
    Aaron Copland is a renowned American composer and conductor, not a performer. Therefore, it is unlikely that he plays any instruments. This explanation is based on the fact that the question is asking about the instruments he plays, not the instruments he composed for or conducted.

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  • 3. 
    When was Aaron Copland born? - ProProfs

    When was Aaron Copland born?

    • 1910

    • 1900

    • 1942

    • 1952

    Correct Answer
    A. 1900
    Explanation
    Aaron Copland was born in 1900.

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  • 4. 
    When did he die? - ProProfs

    When did he die?

    • 1992

    • 1998

    • 1990

    • 1945

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990
    Explanation
    The given answer states that he died in 1990.

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  • 5. 
    Where was his last residence? - ProProfs

    Where was his last residence?

    • Colorado

    • New York

    • California

    • Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    The correct answer is New York because it is stated that his "last residence" was in New York. This implies that he lived in New York before moving to another location.

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  • 6. 
     Aaron suffered from what kind of disease? - ProProfs

     Aaron suffered from what kind of disease?

    • Bone injury

    • Alzheimer's

    • Fever

    • Cancer

    Correct Answer
    A. Alzheimer's
    Explanation
    Aaron suffered from Alzheimer's disease, which is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is characterized by the gradual loss of cognitive function and is commonly associated with aging. The disease leads to difficulties in daily activities and eventually requires full-time care.

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    Which of these are his notable works? - ProProfs

    Which of these are his notable works?

    • Appalachian spring

    • Billy the Kid

    • El Salón México

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because all three works mentioned - Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid, and El Salón México - are indeed notable works by the same person.

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    What was his father's name? - ProProfs

    What was his father's name?

    • Edwards Copland

    • Harris Morris Copland

    • Eric King

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Harris Morris Copland
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Harris Morris Copland. This answer is derived from the given options, and it states that Harris Morris Copland was the father's name.

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  • 9. 
    What is his mother's name? - ProProfs

    What is his mother's name?

    • Sarah Mittenthal Copland

    • Joyce Copland

    • Pricess Copland

    • Rose Copland

    Correct Answer
    A. Sarah Mittenthal Copland
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Sarah Mittenthal Copland because it is the only option that matches the given question asking for "his mother's name". The other options do not specify whose mother's name they are referring to.

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  • 10. 
    Where is Aaron Copland from? - ProProfs

    Where is Aaron Copland from?

    • Sweden

    • Germany

    • Japan

    • United States

    Correct Answer
    A. Sweden

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