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JMatthes

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The Dies irae Brittens War Requiem uses the Latin words of traditional Requiem Mass
  but not the Gregorian chant melody.


 
 

a. true
  b. false



Question 2

Britten wanted his War Requiem to convey a message of
 
 

a. hope for eternal life
  b. victory over the enemy
  c. peace
  d. despair over war
  e. glory to England




momtoalll

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: a.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: d.



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