Ralph Vaughan Williams was a(n)________ composer.
A) Classical
B) English nationalist
C) English cosmopolitan
D) early Romantic

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Ralph Vaughan Williams was an English nationalist composer who was heavily influenced by English folk music and traditions. He was a leading figure in the movement to establish a distinctively English musical identity in the early 20th century. While he drew inspiration from past musical forms and techniques, he is not generally considered a classical or early Romantic composer. Additionally, although he was influenced by music from other cultures, his focus was primarily on English music, so he cannot be described as cosmopolitan.

Ralph Vaughan Williams Was A(n)________ Composer