Question

Which statement about john adams is incorrect?

a. he is best known for his two operas, nixon in china and doctor atomic.
b. he won a pulitzer prize in music for a work commemorating those killed in the world trade center attacks.
c. his father played a central role in his development as a composer, teaching him to play instruments in a polytonal manner.
d. while in college, he was encouraged to compose in the twelve-tone style of schoenberg, but he developed a more eclectic musical style listening to the beatles at night.
e. he is considered a minimalist composer, but his style has become more all-embracing over time.

Answer 1

The statement that is incorrect about John Adams is that he is best known for his two operas, Nixon in China and Doctor Atomic. The correct answer is option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is incorrect about John Adams is A. He is best known for his two operas, Nixon in China and Doctor Atomic. John Adams is not known for composing operas. He is actually a renowned American composer known for his minimalist and eclectic musical style. He won a Pulitzer Prize in music for a work commemorating those killed in the World Trade Center attacks and his father played a central role in his development as a composer. While in college, he was encouraged to compose in the twelve-tone style of Schoenberg but developed a more eclectic style by listening to the Beatles at night. Adams' style has become more all-embracing over time.