Which musical pattern did Balakirev famously develop?
Those that express overt nationalistic feeling
Those based on pop music
Patterns based on jazz rhythm
Patterns inspired by rock music
Answer
Balakirev was a Russian composer who was known for his nationalist music. He was part of a group of composers called the "Mighty Five" who were dedicated to creating a national Russian music. Balakirev's music often expressed overt nationalistic feeling, using melodies and rhythms that were characteristic of Russian folk music.
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