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When did Britten die?
What is a proud legacy of Britten's music?
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A quiz about Benjamin Britten
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What is a proud legacy of Britten's music?
It is kept locked away in a safe in London.
It is considered harder to play than most other composers.
It is still played in concerts around the world.
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When did Britten die?
July 22, 1988
December 4, 1976
March 8, 1946
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How did Britten die?
heart failure
stroke
car accident
on the Titanic
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What time period did Britten compose in?
19th century
20th century
18th century
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Who were Britten's musical influences?
European and American contemporary composers
American and European classical composers
ACDC
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Where was Britten born?
Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Holcraft, Wales
London, England
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What are 2 famous Britten pieces?
L'Orfeo, Top Hat Tandy
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, The War Requiem
The War Requiem, L'Orfeo
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What is one of Britten's most famous pieces?
the opera "L'Orfeo"
the opera "The Banks of the Thames"
the opera "Peter Grime"
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How did Britten get started in music?
His mom was a singer; he got started when he was 5.
His grandfather was Beethoven.
His dad was a musician in the royal army.
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What influenced Britten's musical life?
Joining the Royal Army of Great Britain.
Studying under Frank Bridge.
Moving to the USA.
