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maychende

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What was the reason for the king commissioning Handel to write Water Music?
 
  A) to celebrate the birthday of the queen
  B) a public relations ploy to improve the king's standing in public opinion
  C) to celebrate the peace treaty concluding the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
  D) to honor Nelson's victory over Napoleon's navy at Trafalgar

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Who was the leader in the creation of the musical staff and note names?
 
  A) Boethius
  B) Guido of Arezzo
  C) Tuotilo of St. Gall
  D) Hildegard of Bingen



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Answer to Question 1

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