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Question 8:Amy Beach was the first successful American female composer of which type of music?

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  • Large-scale art music

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**Answer:** Large-scale art music, also known as classical music, is a genre that includes symphonies, operas, concertos, and other complex compositions typically performed by an orchestra or other large ensemble. Amy Beach was the first American female composer to achieve significant success in this genre, breaking through the barriers that had historically limited women's participation in classical music composition.
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