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One of the most influential creators of the mature Classical style, he composed 104 symphonies and was the first to
  use theme and variations form for a movement in that genre. Because of his innovations, he is known as the father of the
  string quartet.


 
 

a. Beethoven
  b. Haydn
  c. Mozart



Question 2

__________ was offered a substantial fee to write and conduct works for London audiences, so he made two visits to
  the city (1791-1792 and 1794-1795) where he was treated as a celebrity, presented to the royal family, and awarded an
  honorary degree of doctor of music from Oxford. His final twelve symphonies were first performed there by an orchestra
  that consisted of about sixty players. All in all his two trips netted him the equivalent of twenty years salary


 
 

a. Beethoven
  b. Haydn
  c. Mozart




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ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b



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