Bizet

Question 1

dates

Answer 1

1838-1875

Question 2

contributed to a broad range of genres but focused mainly on _______, enjoyed _______ success during his lifetime

Answer 2

opera, limited

Question 3

influenced by the _______ and ________ of 19th century French opera

Answer 3

grandeur and pageantry

Question 4

drew inspiration from the inspiration of _____ and ____, particularly with the use of signature motives in his operas

Answer 4

Wagner and Verdi

Question 5

a consummate _______, captured the suppleness of the French language

Answer 5

melodist

Question 6

drawn to _______ with exotic settings; suggested local color through use of dance rhythms and evocative

Answer 6

storylines

Question 7

embraced new instruments such as the _______ and enlarged the size and configuration of his orchestra , particularly the percussion section

Answer 7

saxophone

Question 8

his ______ were rich and recently tinged with chromaticism; juxtaposed major-minor modes for dramatic or ironic effect

Answer 8

harmonies

Question 9

integrated the ______ into the musical fabric and experimented with musical structures; for example blending the chorus into the solo aria

Answer 9

chorus

Question 10

genres

Answer 10

orchestral, piano, operas, songs