A specialty of Greek goldsmiths was the design of earrings in tiny forms of ______

Who requested that Beethoven compose string quartets and allowed him to name his fee?

a. Prince Nicholas Galitzin, a Russian admirer b. the violinist Ignaz Schuppanzigh c. Archduke Rudolph d. Ferdinand Waldstein

Lully introduced to opera the "French overture" which essentially means

A. an introductory musical instrumental piece noteworthy for contrasts in speed and texture. B. expository material about the opera spoken at the beginning by a chorus. C. walking and singing simultaneously. D. any introductory musical piece, whether vocal or instrumental.