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What is the term for a group of German art songs?
What is the term for a group of German art songs?
- Lieder (correct)
- Lied
- Leitmotif
- Through-composed
What is the term for a vocal solo piece based on a poem, often accompanied by a piano?
What is the term for a vocal solo piece based on a poem, often accompanied by a piano?
- Recitative
- Opera
- Art song (correct)
- Aria
What is the term for the leading motive or basic recurring theme?
What is the term for the leading motive or basic recurring theme?
- Strophic form
- Leitmotif (correct)
- Through-composed
- Aria
What is the term for an Italian opera that is comic in nature?
What is the term for an Italian opera that is comic in nature?
Who is the famous German composer known for his complex and controversial operas?
Who is the famous German composer known for his complex and controversial operas?
What does 'bel canto' literally mean?
What does 'bel canto' literally mean?
What was the occupation of the Puccinis for five generations?
What was the occupation of the Puccinis for five generations?
What was the reason for Puccini's death?
What was the reason for Puccini's death?
What was Schubert's profession, aside from being a composer?
What was Schubert's profession, aside from being a composer?
How many lieder did Schubert compose?
How many lieder did Schubert compose?
When did Schubert die?
When did Schubert die?
At what age did Wagner write his first drama?
At what age did Wagner write his first drama?
Where was Verdi born?
Where was Verdi born?
Which composer died of a heart attack in Venice?
Which composer died of a heart attack in Venice?
Who was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony?
Who was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony?
In which city did Puccini come from?
In which city did Puccini come from?
Which of the following composers was NOT considered a child prodigy?
Which of the following composers was NOT considered a child prodigy?
