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Years after Mendelssohn composed the overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, he wrote incidental music to the play that included which now-famous piece?

Select one:

a. "Happy Birthday"

b. "Ode to Joy"

c. "Wedding March"

d. "Here Comes the Bride"

Answer :

Final answer:

Mendelssohn's incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream includes the famous "Wedding March," which is often played during the recessional of wedding ceremonies.

Explanation:

Years after Felix Mendelssohn composed the overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, he expanded upon his work by writing incidental music for the play. Among this incidental music is the now famous "Wedding March", which has since become a staple in wedding ceremonies around the world. This piece of music is not to be confused with Wagner's "Bridal Chorus," also commonly known as "Here Comes the Bride." The "Wedding March" typically accompanies the recessional, when the newly married couple and the bridal party exit at the conclusion of the ceremony.

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