Was a composer who performed regularly for king louis xiv.
a. elisabeth-claude jacquet de la guerre b. antonio vivaldi c. johann sebastian bach d. george frideric handel

the most famous castrato was

a. monteverdi.
b. farinelli.
c. peri.
d. caccini.

one of the most prolific composers of solo concertos during the baroque era was

a. george frideric handel.
b. elisabeth-claude jacquet de la guerre.
c. johann sebastian bach.
d. antonio vivaldi.

which music style is least likely to be embellished by the performer?

a. aria
b. prelude
c. solo sonata
d. fugue

which city was the leader of european culture and design by the eighteenth century?

a. leipzig
b. rome
c. london
d. paris

1. The correct answer is A. Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre.
She was a composer whom King Louis XIV loved very much and thus she was a frequent guest at his court. Before her, her father performed for the King, but when she came of age and learned music some more, it was her who took over that role.

2. The most famous castrato was B. Farinelli.
Castratos are men who are castrated at a young age in order to never reach sexual maturity. It was a common thing back in the day because singers wanted to preserve the vocal range of prepubescence. Farinelli is considered to be one of the most famous opera singers to this day.

3. The correct answer is D. Antonio Vivaldi.
He is still considered to be one of the most important composers ever, not just during the Baroque era. He produced many compositions, which is why he was quite prolific. Despite his talent, he died in poverty in Vienna.

4. I am not sure about this one so I don't want to give incorrect answers. All of these options can be embellished, but don't have to be - it depends on the artist performing them.

5. I would say the correct answer is D. Paris.
Paris has always been the center of art, fashion, culture, and design, so I believe that was the case then, as it is now. Although the other options were indeed celebrated for that as well, I don't think any of them was as popular as Paris or Vienna, which is not one of your options.

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