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Which composer wrote orchestral and choral music strongly influenced by traditional English folk music?

AAndrew Lloyd Webber
BHenry Purcell
CGeorge Frideric Handel
DRalph Vaughan Williams

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Ralph Vaughan Williams wrote music for orchestras and choirs and was strongly influenced by traditional English folk music.

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