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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 (-5[1])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 country (10[1]-5[1])with a slow-fast, two-movement structure. “The Mysterious Barricades” is by a harpsichordist from this country (10[1])who wrote The Art of Playing the (10[1])Harpsichord. A composer at this country’s royal court (10[1])contracted gangrene while conducting his Te Deum. (10[1])For 10 points, name this country home to François Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau. ■END■

ANSWER: France (The first line refers to Debussy/Rameau. The second line refers to Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre.)
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Towery McNeilMississippi StateGeorgia Tech A44-5
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