Question

In the performance of the "Coronation Scene" from the opera Boris Godunov (featured in the lesson on nationalism), what percussion instrument starts the scene?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cymbals

Explanation:

The percussion instrument used is Cymbals. Probably the Cymbals were chosen to be used at that moment, because the sound that they emanate passes the necessary impact for the scene, able to totally attract the public's attention and applying a content of drama and importance to the events shown in the scene, at that moment.