What was a key inspiration in Holst's development?
English folksong revival
American jazz
Russian ballet
Italian opera
Answer
The English folksong revival, a movement that sought to preserve and celebrate traditional English folk music, was a key inspiration in Holst's development as a composer. This revival, which gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, exposed Holst to a wealth of melodic and rhythmic ideas that he incorporated into his own compositions.
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