Question
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The Classical Period
(1) Referring to a piece of music as "classical" is sometimes interpreted to mean a wide range of Western music that spans from the Middle Ages to today; however, music written in the Classical period (1730-1820) in particular is the definitive music for the genre. (2) Popular artists of this period include Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Joseph Haydn, to name a few.
(3) The music of the time reflected a movement that appeared in all aspects of life in 18th century Europe. (4) In addition, it was not as complex as music of the Baroque period. (5) Classical music departed from its predecessor, the Baroque style, in its cleaner and clearer approach, making distinct sounds more audible. (6) The change in style was seen in architecture, literature, and the arts. (7) Classical music just seemed lighter.
(8) Another difference this period introduced was the piano as the main keyboard instrument. (9) This allowed more range of expression compared to the earlier-used harpsichord, since the performer could strike the keys louder or softer, creating a particular sound that the harpsichord could not compete with. (10) Besides certain instrumental changes, the orchestra saw a great expansion as more attention was given to particular sounds. (11) Woodwind instruments got better and more versatile, giving them their own section in the orchestra. (12) This period even had the string quartet. (13) We can thank Joseph Haydn for that one.
(14) Throughout the Classical period, the music became sharper and more emotional. (15) This indulgent change eventually saw the end of an era, and the Romantic period eventually took over.
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How could sentences 12 and 13 be rewritten to better reflect the passage's style?
A.
Thanks to Joseph Haydn, this period even got to listen to the string quartet at performances by a lot of classical composers.
B.
Joseph Haydn is definitely one to thank for introducing the string quartet during the Classical period.
C.
We have to thank Joseph Haydn for making the string quartet, a musical ensemble of four string players, super popular.
D.
In addition, Joseph Haydn made the string quartet, a four-person musical ensemble of string players, popular during this period.
The Classical Period
(1) Referring to a piece of music as "classical" is sometimes interpreted to mean a wide range of Western music that spans from the Middle Ages to today; however, music written in the Classical period (1730-1820) in particular is the definitive music for the genre. (2) Popular artists of this period include Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Joseph Haydn, to name a few.
(3) The music of the time reflected a movement that appeared in all aspects of life in 18th century Europe. (4) In addition, it was not as complex as music of the Baroque period. (5) Classical music departed from its predecessor, the Baroque style, in its cleaner and clearer approach, making distinct sounds more audible. (6) The change in style was seen in architecture, literature, and the arts. (7) Classical music just seemed lighter.
(8) Another difference this period introduced was the piano as the main keyboard instrument. (9) This allowed more range of expression compared to the earlier-used harpsichord, since the performer could strike the keys louder or softer, creating a particular sound that the harpsichord could not compete with. (10) Besides certain instrumental changes, the orchestra saw a great expansion as more attention was given to particular sounds. (11) Woodwind instruments got better and more versatile, giving them their own section in the orchestra. (12) This period even had the string quartet. (13) We can thank Joseph Haydn for that one.
(14) Throughout the Classical period, the music became sharper and more emotional. (15) This indulgent change eventually saw the end of an era, and the Romantic period eventually took over.
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How could sentences 12 and 13 be rewritten to better reflect the passage's style?
A.
Thanks to Joseph Haydn, this period even got to listen to the string quartet at performances by a lot of classical composers.
B.
Joseph Haydn is definitely one to thank for introducing the string quartet during the Classical period.
C.
We have to thank Joseph Haydn for making the string quartet, a musical ensemble of four string players, super popular.
D.
In addition, Joseph Haydn made the string quartet, a four-person musical ensemble of string players, popular during this period.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To better reflect the passage's style, which maintains an informative and somewhat formal tone, the best rewrite for sentences 12 and 13 would be:
**D. In addition, Joseph Haydn made the string quartet, a four-person musical ensemble of string players, popular during this period.**
This option maintains the formal tone of the essay while clearly stating Haydn's contribution to the popularity of the string quartet, aligning with the overall style established in the passage.
**D. In addition, Joseph Haydn made the string quartet, a four-person musical ensemble of string players, popular during this period.**
This option maintains the formal tone of the essay while clearly stating Haydn's contribution to the popularity of the string quartet, aligning with the overall style established in the passage.