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What are the two main types of singing in traditional opera?
What are the two main types of singing in traditional opera?
- Choruses and duets
- Recitative and arias (correct)
- Harmonies and solos
- Rhythmic and melodic
Which country is credited with the start of opera in the late 16th century?
Which country is credited with the start of opera in the late 16th century?
- France
- Germany
- Italy (correct)
- England
Who is known for his Italian comic operas such as The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni?
Who is known for his Italian comic operas such as The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni?
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (correct)
- Heinrich Schütz
- Henry Purcell
- George Frideric Handel
What was the most prestigious form of Italian opera in the 18th century?
What was the most prestigious form of Italian opera in the 18th century?
What element of spoken theatre is typically incorporated into an opera performance?
What element of spoken theatre is typically incorporated into an opera performance?
Who were the leading figures in the 'golden age' of opera during the mid-to-late 19th century?
Who were the leading figures in the 'golden age' of opera during the mid-to-late 19th century?
Which composers are associated with the bel canto style during the first third of the 19th century?
Which composers are associated with the bel canto style during the first third of the 19th century?
Which style did Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg experiment with in the 20th century?
Which style did Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg experiment with in the 20th century?
In addition to Italy and Germany, which regions saw the emergence of parallel operatic traditions during the 19th century?
In addition to Italy and Germany, which regions saw the emergence of parallel operatic traditions during the 19th century?
How did opera performances reach wider audiences beyond opera fans with the rise of recording technology?
How did opera performances reach wider audiences beyond opera fans with the rise of recording technology?
