Opera and Musical Composition

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Which composer is most associated with advocating for music drama?

  • Puccini
  • Verdi
  • Wagner (correct)
  • Schubert

In operatic singing, what term describes the most comfortable singing range for a singer?

  • Falsetto
  • Tessitura (correct)
  • Bel Canto
  • Coda

What is the term for the musical texture of 'Mutya ng Pasig'?

  • Atonal
  • Homophonic (correct)
  • Polyphonic
  • Monophonic

What is the role of the librettist in the creation of an opera?

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What vocal technique emphasizes beauty of sound and wide open vocal production?

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In ancient Greek theater, what was the theatron used for?

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What innovation developed during the Renaissance surrounds the stage?

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In ancient Greek plays, what is the term for the delivery style of singers?

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What is the former name of badminton?

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The original name for volleyball was?

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How many points does one need to win in badminton?

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What year did Volleyball become a medal sport?

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Who is credited with discovering Zumba?

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What is an essential tip for outdoor activities?

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What type of dance commonly uses Samba steps?

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What is the top point on a compass called?

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Why is Badminton often played indoors?

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What is one of the main benefits of Zumba?

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Besides exercise, what helps maintain a healthy lifestyle?

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In the context of opera, what is a 'coda'?

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In "Madame Butterfly," what component is used by the principal character?

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Flashcards

What is an Opera?

A musical composition setting typically for drama.

Who was Wagner?

Advocate of music drama and German composer of operas and music dramas.

Who was involved with operas?

He stressed realism in his compositions.

What is Falsetto?

A weaker and airy voice is usually in the higher pitch ranges.

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What is a Coda?

The closing section appended to a movement in music.

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What is Tessitura?

The most comfortable singing range of a singer.

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What is Homophonic?

Consists of a single melodic line.

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What is a Librettist?

The text or words of an opera.

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How is 'bel Canto' performed?

Singing with mouth and through wide open.

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What is a Soprano?

The highest female voice.

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What is Theatron?

A theatre building during the Greek era.

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What is Declamatory?

The delivery of singers in Greek play.

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What do opera performers wear in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Masks.

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What is heaven in 'Romeo and Juliet' stage?

The upper, canopied area of the stage.

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What makes the venue of Greek plays unique?

The auditorium has panoramic landscapes.

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What is Mintonette?

Volleyball's former name.

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Know your time and distance

Essential tip for outdoor activities.

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Why is badminton played inside?

Keeps shuttle's flight unaffected by air.

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How does Zumba help fitness?

It improves cardiovascular health.

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A healthy lifestyle will have:

Proper diet and exercise.

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Study Notes

  • Musical composition sets music to Opera.
  • Wagner was an advocate of music drama.
  • Schubert is considered the last classical composer and one of the first romantic composers.
  • Puccini stressed realism in most of compositions.
  • Falsetto is a weaker, airy voice usually in the higher pitch ranges.
  • Coda is the closing section appended to a movement in opera.
  • Tessitura is when the singer sings in most comfortable singing range.
  • "La Traviata" is a tragic love story.
  • "Mutya ng Pasig" has a homophonic musical texture.
  • Aria is a component in opera and used for the principal character in "Madame Butterfly".
  • Librettist is the component to be used when your teacher gives you a task to make a particular story to play.
  • Cio-cio-San killed herself after learning that Pinkerton married another woman.
  • Bel Canto opera singing requires a long process and a "beautiful singing" technique.
  • "Bel Canto" is achieved by singing with mouth and through wide open.
  • Soprano is the highest female voice.
  • Theatron, a theater building during the Greek era.
  • Renaissance stage innovations included the development of the Proscenium, which surrounds the theater.
  • Flute was a musical accompaniment often used for drama in Greek plays.
  • Declamatory is the delivery of singers in Greek plays.
  • In "Oedipus Rex", opera performers wear masks to show expressions.
  • In "Romeo and Juliet", the upper, canopied area of the stage is called heaven.
  • The Greek auditorium has panoramic landscapes.
  • Poona is badminton's former name.
  • Mintonette is volleyball's former name.
  • 21 points are needed to win in badminton.
  • Volleyball became a medal sport in 1964.
  • Alberto Perez discovered Zumba.
  • Important for outdoor activity: Know your time and distance
  • Samba steps can be used in Zumba.
  • North is the top point on a compass.
  • Badminton is held inside to avoid the effect of air in the flight of the shuttle.
  • Zumba helps fitness of every participating individual – improves cardiovascular health.
  • A healthy lifestyle to maintain a desirable weight includes proper diet and exercise.

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