Music Flashcards
(15 cards)
After watching a video of the opera La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, why is the music soft and slow during the final scene
To express the sadness and sorrow as Mimi passes away
After watching a video clip from the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, the element of the opera helps to convey the emotional struggle of the main character, Violetta -
The fast-paced tempo and dynamic shifts in the orchestral music during Violetta’s aria
In the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, the musical elements in the “Habanera” that reflect Carmen’s personality-
The repetitive rhythm and seductive melody underline Carmen’s flirtatious and free-spirited character
You are asked to perform the main theme from O Sole Mio, the techniques that will help you accurately apply the correct melody-
Carefully listening to the original melody, then matching the pitch and rhythm while singing
When applying the correct rhythm to perform the melodic fragment of Nessun Dorma from Puccini’s opera Turandot, it focus on
Following the notated rhythm carefully to maintain the original musical flow
You are asked to perform a melodic fragment from The Magic Flute by Mozart, the best way to ensure you apply the correct pitch and tempo during your performance -
Use a reference recording to practice matching the pitch and tempo accurately
You are asked to perform the main theme from The Barber of Seville by Rossini, you should apply the correct tempo
Practice by listening to the original theme and matching its lively, fast-paced tempo
appropriate costume for the character Carmen in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet-
Long black dress with red accessories
The sound effect would be appropriate to improvise for a storm scene in an opera
-Loud thunder and strong wind sounds
The gesture which is most suitable for a character expressing sadness in an opera performance
-Holding head down and slow movements
The costume that would be most appropriate to use when improvising for a royal character in an opera
A crown, cape, and elegant gown or robe
The basic principle to remember when evaluating a music performance
Cheek for accuracy in pitch, rhythm, and expression
When evaluating a vocal performance in an opera, why is it important to consider the clarity of the singer’s diction
To ensure the audience can understand the lyrics clearly
The use of dynamics (loud and soft) in a performance affect the emotional impact of an opera scene
It helps express the emotional tone and mood of the scene
In evaluating an orchestra performance in an opera, you should focus on to ensure a successful outcome
The synchronization of the orchestra with the singers
