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Which element is LEAST essential to the definition of opera as a dramatic art form?
Which element is LEAST essential to the definition of opera as a dramatic art form?
- Musical performance
- Dramatic acting
- Elaborate costumes (correct)
- Vocal singing
What distinguishes Opera Buffa from Grand Opera?
What distinguishes Opera Buffa from Grand Opera?
- Grand Opera focuses on comic storylines, while Opera Buffa is serious.
- Opera Buffa is characterized by large-scale productions, while Grand Opera is smaller.
- Opera Buffa uses spoken dialogue, while Grand Opera does not. (correct)
- Grand Opera incorporates elaborate dance sequences, which are absent in Opera Buffa.
The opera Il Guarany is notable for being set against which backdrop?
The opera Il Guarany is notable for being set against which backdrop?
- European royal court intrigue
- South American tribal conflict (correct)
- Ancient Greek mythology
- Victorian London society
Figaro's profession in The Barber of Seville is central to the plot because it allows him to:
Figaro's profession in The Barber of Seville is central to the plot because it allows him to:
The central dramatic arc in La Traviata revolves around:
The central dramatic arc in La Traviata revolves around:
Alice in Wonderland (2007) opera is described as exploring the story through:
Alice in Wonderland (2007) opera is described as exploring the story through:
Opera as an art form is BEST characterized by its:
Opera as an art form is BEST characterized by its:
Flashcards
Opera
Opera
A dramatic art form that combines music, singing, acting, and scenery.
Grand Opera
Grand Opera
Large-scale operas with serious themes and no spoken dialogue.
Opera Buffa
Opera Buffa
Comic operas with silly plots and lighthearted music.
Il Guarany
Il Guarany
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The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
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La Traviata
La Traviata
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Alice in Wonderland (opera)
Alice in Wonderland (opera)
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Study Notes
Opera Styles
- Opera performance has developed various styles
- Grand opera: large-scale, serious themes, no spoken dialogue
- Opera buffa: comic, silly plots, lighthearted music
Outstanding Operas
- Il Guarany (1870), Antonio Carlos Gomes: a fast-paced South American love story set amidst tribal war
- The Barber of Seville (1816), Gioachino Rossini: a comic opera with a love story
- La Traviata (1853), Giuseppe Verdi: a tragic tale of a courtesan and her lover, with social disapproval
- Alice in Wonderland (2007), Unsuk Chin: a dark dreamworld, using costume and instrumentation to represent characters.
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