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Two composers from this country described as “painters in sound” title a 2020 Vikingur Ólafsson piano album that includes a transcription of “The Arts and the Hours.” A female composer from this country wrote a set of harpsichord suites separated by barless, time signature-less “unmeasured preludes.” Baroque music from this country was often performed with “unequal notes,” which is similar to swung eighths. The opening movements of Bach’s orchestral suites are in a style of (*) overture from this (10[1])country with a slow-fast, two-movement structure. (10[1])“The Mysterious Barricades” is by a harpsichordist from this country who wrote The Art of Playing the Harpsichord. A composer at this country’s (10[1])royal court contracted gangrene (10[1])while conducting (10[1])his (10[1])Te Deum. (10[1])For 10 points, name this country home to François Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: France (The first line refers to Debussy/Rameau. The second line refers to Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Richard ZhangBoston College ATufts B7710
Yrwin BatanMITClark Wilson8310
Joy AnHarvardTufts A10610
William OrrYaleBowdoin C11010
Michael SunBrandeis BBowdoin A11210
Christopher DechBrandeis ABU11310
Gabriel MargoliesBoston College BBowdoin B11510
Derek FinoClark HouseAmherst12810

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