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What is opera seria?
What is opera seria?
- A modern genre of opera
- Serious or tragic opera (correct)
- A form of comic opera
- A type of musical theater
What does the term 'buffa' refer to?
What does the term 'buffa' refer to?
- Tragic opera
- A type of ballet
- Singing style
- Comic opera (correct)
What is meant by the term 'trouser role'?
What is meant by the term 'trouser role'?
A role in which an actress appears in male clothing.
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Study Notes
Classical Opera Concepts
- Opera seria refers to serious or tragic operas that originated in Italy, characterized by an emphasis on arias and recitatives.
- This genre showcased the virtuosity of singers, aimed at an aristocratic audience.
- Plots typically revolved around heroic tales, often drawing from historical events but primarily focusing on mythology.
Opera Buffa
- Opera buffa emerged as a response to the desire for simplicity and relatability in operatic performances.
- This genre, known as comic opera, utilized down-to-earth plots that resonated with everyday experiences of audiences.
Trouser Role
- A trouser role (or breeches role) is a performance where women portray male characters, typically donning male attire such as tight-fitting knee-length pants.
- The term "travesti" is another name for this concept, revealing the historical practice of cross-dressing in opera.
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