Quiz 1

Question 0

19th century genre created by Richard Wagner in which drama and music become organically connected to express a kind of absolute oneness.

Answer 0

Music Drama

Question 1

In an opera or music drama, a motive, theme or musical idea associated with a person, thing, mood, or idea, which returns in original or altered form throughout.

Answer 1

Leitmotiv

Question 2

A dramatic work in which poetry, scenic design, staging, action, and music all work together toward one artistic expression.

Answer 2

Gesamtkunstwerk

Question 3

A type of vocal singing that approaches speech an follows the natural rhythms of the text

Answer 3

Recitative

Question 4

The technically challenging, often virtuosic, final part of the double-aria. It was lively and brilliant, and expressed active feelings, such as joy or despair.

Answer 4

Cabaletta

Question 5

The recitative that transitions the aria an the cabaletta, often had characteristics of the cabaletta

Answer 5

Tempo di Mezzo

Question 6

A lyrical monologue, often mean to show off the beauty of the voice

Answer 6

Aria

Question 7

Recitative with harpsichord

Answer 7

Secco recitative

Question 8

Recitative with orchestra

Answer 8

Accompagnato recitative

Question 9

Opera on serious subject normally with a happy ending, usually with comic characters or scenes. Often found in the 18th century.

Answer 9

Opera seria

Question 10

Comic opera, often found in he 18th century.

Answer 10

Opera buffa

Question 11

German genre of opera, featuring spoken dialogue interspersed with songs, choruses, and instrumental music

Answer 11

Singspiel