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What is the primary performance medium of an opera?
What is the primary performance medium of an opera?
- Spoken text and stage design
- Actors and dancers
- Theatrical elements and costumes
- Singers and musicians (correct)
When did foreign opera presentations begin in the theaters of Manila?
When did foreign opera presentations begin in the theaters of Manila?
- Late 18th century
- Early 20th century
- Mid-19th century (correct)
- Late 19th century
What was the significance of the introduction of opera in the Philippines?
What was the significance of the introduction of opera in the Philippines?
- It served as a novel form of entertainment for Filipinos.
- It enabled the development of Filipino musical skills.
- It led to the production of the first Philippine opera.
- All of the above (correct)
What was the title of the first Philippine opera in the Tagalog language?
What was the title of the first Philippine opera in the Tagalog language?
Who is considered the 'Father of Philippine Opera'?
Who is considered the 'Father of Philippine Opera'?