Knowing the historical context of a piece can teach you

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what may have inspired the composition.
what may have inspired the composition.

what performance practices were standard at the time.
what performance practices were standard at the time.

how to perform the piece the way the composer may have intended.
how to perform the piece the way the composer may have intended.

all of the above

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All of the above. Knowing the historical context of a piece can indeed provide insight into what may have inspired the composition, what performance practices were standard at the time, and how to perform the piece in a way that aligns with the composer's intentions.