Opera House Trivia
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What is an opera house?

  • A concert hall for operas
  • A museum for operas
  • A building for opera rehearsals
  • A theatre building used for performances of opera (correct)
  • What are the typical features of an opera house?

  • A stage, a pool, and a gym
  • A stage, a bar, and a restaurant
  • A stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, and backstage facilities for costumes and building sets (correct)
  • A stage and dressing rooms
  • What is the difference between opera houses and performing arts centers?

  • Performing arts centers are only used for operas, while opera houses are used for a variety of performances
  • Opera houses and performing arts centers are only found in Italy
  • Opera houses are only used for operas, while performing arts centers are used for a variety of performances (correct)
  • There is no difference
  • Which country has many working opera houses?

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

    Who used to finance opera houses in the 17th and 18th centuries?

    <p>Rulers, nobles, and wealthy people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for calling local theaters an 'opera house' in the 19th-century United States?

    <p>To elevate the status of the theater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of funding for opera and theatre companies in the 2000s?

    <p>Government grants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first opera house in Germany built?

    <p>In 1678</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the situation of opera houses in London when Henry Purcell was composing?

    <p>There were no opera houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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