What Is the Purpose of the Symphonic Poem (Such as Richard

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the symphonic poem (such as Richard Strauss' Don Juan ) ?

• A) to tell a story through musical sound
• B) to combine verse with music
• C) to portray the feelings of the characters
• D) to recreate the effect of the Greek chorus

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