German Art Songs and Musical Terms
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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?

  • Recitative
  • Opera
  • Art song (correct)
  • Aria
  • 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?

    <p>Opera Buffa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the famous German composer known for his complex and controversial operas?

    <p>Wagner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'bel canto' literally mean?

    <p>Beautiful singing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the Puccinis for five generations?

    <p>Composers to the Cathedral of San Martino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Puccini's death?

    <p>Post-operative shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Schubert's profession, aside from being a composer?

    <p>Teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lieder did Schubert compose?

    <p>600</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Schubert die?

    <p>19 November 1828</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Wagner write his first drama?

    <p>11 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Verdi born?

    <p>Milan, Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer died of a heart attack in Venice?

    <p>Wagner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony?

    <p>Wagner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city did Puccini come from?

    <p>Milan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following composers was NOT considered a child prodigy?

    <p>Verdi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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