Ch. 46

The concept of ballet dates back to the:

The masque was a spectacle incorporating dance in:

The dominant center of ballet in the early nineteenth century was:

Which country rose to prominence in ballet during the late nineteenth century?

The development of Russian ballet was stimulated by the great choreographer ________.

In ballet, the pas de deux is:

The first Russian composer whose music appealed to Western tastes was:

Which of the following was Tchaikovsky's principal patron?

What type of works did Tchaikovsky compose? a. ballets b. operas c. symphonies d. all of the above

Which great Russian choreographer created the dances for The Nutcracker?

Which of the following Russian composers was famous for his ballets? a. Tchaikovsky b. Cui c. Rimsky-Korsakov d. Musorgsky

Which of the following is NOT a ballet by Tchaikovsky? a. Eugene Onegin b. Swan Lake c. Sleeping Beauty d. The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is based on a story by:

Tchaikovsky's fanciful ballet about a child's Christmas gift and dreams of exotic people and places is:

The keyboard instrument featured in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from The Nutcracker, is the: