12 Questions
Who is the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra?
The principal
Who receives the title of concertmaster in an orchestra?
The first violin
Which vocal role in opera is generally cast as the male lead?
The tenor
What is the difference between recitative and aria in opera?
Recitative moves the story along while aria portrays character feelings
What kind of opera might make you laugh?
Opera buffa
What language was used in the first opera?
Italian
Which vocal role in opera is generally cast as the male lead?
Tenor
What is the lowest vocal role in opera?
Bass
What is the highest vocal role in opera?
Soprano
What is the title given to the leader of each instrument group in an orchestra?
Principal
What is the difference between recitative and aria in opera?
Recitative moves the story along, while aria portrays character feelings.
What kind of opera features characters from Greek mythology?
Opera seria
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 sería is a type of opera that features characters from Greek mythology.
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