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Who is the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra?
Who is the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra?
- The concertmaster
- The principal (correct)
- The bass
- The first violin
Who receives the title of concertmaster in an orchestra?
Who receives the title of concertmaster in an orchestra?
- The tenor
- The bass
- The soprano
- The first violin (correct)
Which vocal role in opera is generally cast as the male lead?
Which vocal role in opera is generally cast as the male lead?
- The soprano
- The tenor (correct)
- The bass
- The concertmaster
What is the difference between recitative and aria in opera?
What is the difference between recitative and aria in opera?
What kind of opera might make you laugh?
What kind of opera might make you laugh?
What language was used in the first opera?
What language was used in the first opera?
Which vocal role in opera is generally cast as the male lead?
Which vocal role in opera is generally cast as the male lead?
What is the lowest vocal role in opera?
What is the lowest vocal role in opera?
What is the highest vocal role in opera?
What is the highest vocal role in opera?
What is the title given to the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra?
What is the title given to the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra?
What is the difference between recitative and aria in opera?
What is the difference between recitative and aria in opera?
What kind of opera features characters from Greek mythology?
What kind of opera features characters from Greek mythology?
Flashcards
Principal (Orchestra)
Principal (Orchestra)
The leader of each instrument group.
Concertmaster
Concertmaster
The first violin player.
Tenor (Opera)
Tenor (Opera)
The typical male lead in an opera.
Recitative vs. Aria
Recitative vs. Aria
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Opera buffa
Opera buffa
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Language of First Opera
Language of First Opera
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Bass (Opera)
Bass (Opera)
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Soprano (Opera)
Soprano (Opera)
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Opera Seria
Opera Seria
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Study Notes
Orchestra Leaders
- The leader of each instrument group in an orchestra is called a section leader or principal player.
Concertmaster
- The concertmaster is the leader of the first violin section and is responsible for leading the orchestra in tuning and other musical aspects.
Opera Vocal Roles
Male Lead
- The tenor vocal role is generally cast as the male lead in opera.
Opera Styles
Comedic Opera
- Opera buffa is a type of opera that is comedic and intended to be humorous.
Early Opera
- The first opera was written in Italian.
Opera Vocal Roles
Male Roles
- The tenor vocal role is generally cast as the male lead in opera.
- The bass vocal role is the lowest vocal role in opera.
Opera Vocal Roles
Female Roles
- The soprano vocal role is the highest vocal role in opera.
Section Leaders
- The section leader is the title given to the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra.
Opera Singing Styles
Recitative vs. Aria
- Recitative is a style of singing in opera that imitates the natural rhythm of speech.
- Aria is a solo vocal piece in opera that showcases the singer's vocal abilities.
Opera Themes
Greek Mythology
- Opera serÃa is a type of opera that features characters from Greek mythology.
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