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In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(A) In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(B) In 1865, Wagner created what was then a revolutionary sound in his opera Tristan und Isolde, this sound caused by the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(C) In 1865, the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde.

(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.

(E) The relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” has caused the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde.

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This difficult SC question explores, among other things, the "due to" structure. For a discussion of the use of this structure, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
GMAT Sentence Correction: the “Due To” Mistake

By the way, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is one of my favorite operas! You can hear the famous "Tristan Chord" at the beginning of the prelude to the opera.

Mike :-)
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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2016, 18:26
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I don't see any problem with the original sentence. Please correct me if I'm wrong

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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2016, 21:58
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mikemcgarry wrote:
In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(A) In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(B) In 1865, Wagner created what was then a revolutionary sound in his opera Tristan und Isolde, this sound caused by the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(C) In 1865, the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde.

(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.

(E) The relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” has caused the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde.

This difficult SC question explores, among other things, the "due to" structure. For a discussion of the use of this structure, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
GMAT Sentence Correction: the “Due To” Mistake

By the way, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is one of my favorite operas! You can hear the famous "Tristan Chord" in the beginning of the prelude to the opera.

Mike :-)



IMO (A)

(B) It has two independent clauses connected only with a comma. We need a connector such as"and or but" or else.

(C) It seems implying that only in 1865 the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera.

(D) When already referred to 1865, we don't need a "had" I think. Simple "was" may work here. Also modifier error seems to me with change in meaning.

(E) Tense "has caused" seems to be the issue here.

Trying to understand POE better. Help to improve.
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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2016, 08:54
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mikemcgarry wrote:
In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(A) In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(B) In 1865, Wagner created what was then a revolutionary sound in his opera Tristan und Isolde, this sound caused by the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(C) In 1865, the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde.

(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.

(E) The relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” has caused the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde.

This difficult SC question explores, among other things, the "due to" structure. For a discussion of the use of this structure, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
GMAT Sentence Correction: the “Due To” Mistake

By the way, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is one of my favorite operas! You can hear the famous "Tristan Chord" in the beginning of the prelude to the opera.

Mike :-)


A as well. (Although I am torn between A and D - because of vs. due to).

B) - I find it difficult to pinpoint why it is wrong, but to my ear it sounds awkward.
C) Illogical, how can relative atonality be causing the then revolutionary sound?
D) Had refers to having 2 events occurring in the same sentence with sequencing. To me, there seems to be no two events in the sentence that warrants 'had'.
E) Same reason as in C)

Looking forward to the OA and explanation! :)
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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2016, 11:04
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IMHO the correct answer is A. It is the best amongst the answers and it correctly uses the idiom verb to be + due to.
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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   09 Nov 2016, 14:27
mikemcgarry wrote:
In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(A) In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(B) In 1865, Wagner created what was then a revolutionary sound in his opera Tristan und Isolde, this sound caused by the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”

(C) In 1865, the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde.

(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.

(E) The relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” has caused the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde.

This difficult SC question explores, among other things, the "due to" structure. For a discussion of the use of this structure, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
GMAT Sentence Correction: the “Due To” Mistake

By the way, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is one of my favorite operas! You can hear the famous "Tristan Chord" in the beginning of the prelude to the opera.

Mike :-)


The answer is A becasue 'due to' is modifying a noun/noun phrase correctly and is touching the noun - revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality... Experts please correct me if I am wrong.
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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   04 Aug 2020, 11:55
Why all the magoosh' questions are in blue colour.This coloured font is very distracting and confuses the reader.

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Re: In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Is [#permalink] New post   19 Jun 2021, 06:44
Hi mikemcgarry, I got the reference to this question via one of your other blogs. Link - https://magoosh.com/gmat/gmat-sentence- ... e-mistake/. I am convinced that due to is correctly used in Option A. due to is correctly modifying the noun i.e. sound of Opera.

But in your blog, it was also written that Even Option D is correct on the note of because of. In option D, because of is correctly modifying the Verb. I am unable to comprehend what is exactly is the verb. The had part is obvious. There must have been a sequence, which is missing. But how because of is correct in Option D?

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(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.
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