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Who composed the opera Carmen?
Who composed the opera Carmen?
- George Bizet (correct)
- Giacomo Puccini
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
What is the name of the aria sung by Prince Calaf in Turandot?
What is the name of the aria sung by Prince Calaf in Turandot?
- Nessun dorma (correct)
- La donna è mobile
- Vesti la giubba
- Habanera
What must a suitor do in order to obtain permission to marry Princess Turandot?
What must a suitor do in order to obtain permission to marry Princess Turandot?
- Perform a magic trick
- Solve three riddles (correct)
- Bring her a rare flower
- Defeat a dragon
Who composed the opera The Magic Flute?
Who composed the opera The Magic Flute?
Who is the character that becomes the obsession of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera?
Who is the character that becomes the obsession of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera?
What is the name of the prince in The Magic Flute?
What is the name of the prince in The Magic Flute?
What is the name of the aria sung by the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute?
What is the name of the aria sung by the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute?
What does Prince Calaf offer Turandot in order to win her hand in marriage?
What does Prince Calaf offer Turandot in order to win her hand in marriage?
Who are the three mysterious ladies that rescue Tamino in The Magic Flute?
Who are the three mysterious ladies that rescue Tamino in The Magic Flute?
What is the name of the mysterious, masked musical genius in The Phantom of the Opera?
What is the name of the mysterious, masked musical genius in The Phantom of the Opera?
What is the name of the princess that Prince Calaf falls in love with in Turandot?
What is the name of the princess that Prince Calaf falls in love with in Turandot?
What is the name of the monster that pursues Tamino in The Magic Flute?
What is the name of the monster that pursues Tamino in The Magic Flute?
True or false: In Turandot, a suitor must solve three riddles to obtain permission to marry Princess Turandot.
True or false: In Turandot, a suitor must solve three riddles to obtain permission to marry Princess Turandot.
True or false: If a suitor gives a wrong answer to any of the riddles in Turandot, they will be executed.
True or false: If a suitor gives a wrong answer to any of the riddles in Turandot, they will be executed.
True or false: Prince Calaf passes the test of the riddles in Turandot.
True or false: Prince Calaf passes the test of the riddles in Turandot.
True or false: Turandot refuses to marry Prince Calaf in Turandot.
True or false: Turandot refuses to marry Prince Calaf in Turandot.
True or false: Prince Tamino is being pursued by a monster in The Magic Flute.
True or false: Prince Tamino is being pursued by a monster in The Magic Flute.
True or false: Prince Tamino is rescued by three mysterious ladies in The Magic Flute.
True or false: Prince Tamino is rescued by three mysterious ladies in The Magic Flute.
True or false: The three mysterious ladies kill the monster that is pursuing Prince Tamino in The Magic Flute.
True or false: The three mysterious ladies kill the monster that is pursuing Prince Tamino in The Magic Flute.
True or false: The Queen of the Night gives Prince Tamino a picture of her daughter, Pamina, in The Magic Flute.
True or false: The Queen of the Night gives Prince Tamino a picture of her daughter, Pamina, in The Magic Flute.
True or false: Christine Daaé is the character that becomes the obsession of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera.
True or false: Christine Daaé is the character that becomes the obsession of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera.
True or false: The Phantom of the Opera is a beautiful soprano who lives in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opéra House.
True or false: The Phantom of the Opera is a beautiful soprano who lives in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opéra House.
True or false: In The Phantom of the Opera, the musical genius is masked.
True or false: In The Phantom of the Opera, the musical genius is masked.
True or false: Prince Calaf offers Turandot a way out by accepting death if she can guess his name before dawn the next day.
True or false: Prince Calaf offers Turandot a way out by accepting death if she can guess his name before dawn the next day.
Which of the following is a key component of opera?
Which of the following is a key component of opera?
What is the literal translation of the Italian word 'opera'?
What is the literal translation of the Italian word 'opera'?
What is the main difference between opera and musical theatre?
What is the main difference between opera and musical theatre?
What is the role of a librettist in the creation of an opera?
What is the role of a librettist in the creation of an opera?
What is the function of an orchestra in an opera performance?
What is the function of an orchestra in an opera performance?
What is the difference between recitative and aria singing styles in opera?
What is the difference between recitative and aria singing styles in opera?
What is the origin of opera?
What is the origin of opera?
What is the role of a conductor in an opera performance?
What is the role of a conductor in an opera performance?
What is the definition of Singspiel?
What is the definition of Singspiel?
What is the definition of Opéra comique?
What is the definition of Opéra comique?
Opera always includes spoken dialogue.
Opera always includes spoken dialogue.
Opera originated in Italy in the 18th century.
Opera originated in Italy in the 18th century.
Musical theater and opera are considered the same thing.
Musical theater and opera are considered the same thing.
In traditional number opera, singers only use one style of singing.
In traditional number opera, singers only use one style of singing.
The rise of continuous music drama occurred in the 18th century.
The rise of continuous music drama occurred in the 18th century.
Opera is a collaboration between a composer and a playwright.
Opera is a collaboration between a composer and a playwright.
Opera is a key part of the Western classical music tradition.
Opera is a key part of the Western classical music tradition.
Recitative is a style of singing that mimics speech.
Recitative is a style of singing that mimics speech.
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Study Notes
Opera Composers and Works
- Georges Bizet composed the opera Carmen.
- Giacomo Puccini composed the opera Turandot.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the opera The Magic Flute.
Turandot
- To obtain permission to marry Princess Turandot, a suitor must answer three riddles correctly.
- Prince Calaf offers Turandot a way out by accepting death if she can guess his name before dawn the next day.
- Turandot is the princess that Prince Calaf falls in love with.
The Magic Flute
- The Prince in The Magic Flute is Prince Tamino.
- The aria sung by the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute is famous for its complexity.
- The three mysterious ladies that rescue Tamino are the Ladies in Attendance on the Queen of the Night.
- The monster that pursues Tamino is called the serpent or monster.
The Phantom of the Opera
- The character that becomes the obsession of the Phantom is Christine Daaé.
- The Phantom is a mysterious, masked musical genius.
Opera Basics
- A key component of opera is singing.
- The literal translation of the Italian word 'opera' is "work".
- The main difference between opera and musical theatre is the balance between music and drama.
- A librettist is responsible for writing the text used in an opera.
- The function of an orchestra in an opera performance is to provide the musical accompaniment.
- Recitative is a style of singing that mimics speech, while aria is a more melodic style.
- Opera originated in Italy in the 16th century, not the 18th century.
- The role of a conductor in an opera performance is to lead the orchestra and singers.
- Singspiel is a German form of opera that includes spoken dialogue.
- Opéra comique is a French form of opera that includes spoken dialogue.
- Opera is a key part of the Western classical music tradition and is a collaboration between a composer and a librettist.
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