What was Rameau's stance in the Querelle des Bouffons?
Neutral
Supported Italian opera
Supported French opera
Did not participate
Answer
Supported French opera in the 18th-century debate known as the Querelle des Bouffons, which pitted traditional French music against Italian opera. Rameau believed that French music should be distinct and independent, and he incorporated elements of both Italian and French styles in his compositions.
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