With what did Meyerbeer merge German orchestra style?
Italian vocal tradition
French orchestral style
Irish folk sound
American jazz influences
Answer
Meyerbeer was a German-French composer who was active in the first half of the 19th century. He is best known for his operas, which are characterized by their large-scale orchestration and dramatic flair. Meyerbeer's music was heavily influenced by the Italian vocal tradition, and he merged this tradition with the German orchestra style to create a unique and powerful sound.
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