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Despite his achievements, what happened to Clementi's popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries?

  • It inflated

  • It stagnated

  • It was completely forgotten

  • It became problematic

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Despite his achievements, Clementi's popularity stagnated in the 19th and 20th centuries. This was due to a number of factors, including the rise of new musical styles, such as Romanticism, and the fact that Clementi's music was often seen as too technical and difficult for the average listener.
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