The instrumental piece often found at the beginning of an opera is called

A) a scherzo. B) an overture. C) a concerto. D) a suite.

B

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Although he was one of the greatest romantic composers, Wagner had a flaw that caused some modern listeners to reject his music. What was this flaw?

A. His operas are too long. B. He was anti-Semitic. C. His focus on continuous music renders singers unimportant. D. His focus on old Germanic legends is tedious.

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