A Modern, Thriving Society
The composer Henry Purcell was the organist at which church?
AWestminster Abbey ✓
BYork Minster
CSt Paul's Cathedral
DCanterbury Cathedral
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Westminster Abbey.
Henry Purcell was the organist at Westminster Abbey and developed a distinct British musical style.
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