What was the Renaissance term for an ensemble consisting of differing instrumental types or groups?

Which Verdi opera is based on a play by Victor Hugo?

a) Guillaume Tell, b) Un ballo in maschera c) Robert le diable d) Rigoletto

Although Mozart had a short life that was marked by financial difficulties,

A. he delighted his audiences and was highly paid for his services. B. he was helped by the support and understanding that he received from both his father and his wife. C. he enjoyed the respect of his fellow composer Handel. D. none of the above.