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What distinguishes a musical play from an opera?
What distinguishes a musical play from an opera?
- Musical plays are always in English, while operas can be in any language.
- A musical play involves only music and singing, while opera includes acting and dancing.
- In a musical play, there is a combination of songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dancing, while opera focuses on music with singers. (correct)
- Opera primarily consists of spoken dialogue, whereas a musical play has more music elements.
What are the typical elements found in a musical?
What are the typical elements found in a musical?
- Symphonies, concertos, and sonatas.
- Sequels, prequels, and spin-offs.
- Action songs, character songs, and production numbers. (correct)
- Fables, myths, and legends.
What is the common song structure used in many show songs in musicals?
What is the common song structure used in many show songs in musicals?
- ABC form
- ABBA form
- ABAC form
- AABA form (correct)
What is the primary role of music in an opera?
What is the primary role of music in an opera?
Which of the following best describes a libretto?
Which of the following best describes a libretto?
Which musical is considered the longest-running in the West End and the second longest-running musical globally?
Which musical is considered the longest-running in the West End and the second longest-running musical globally?
What distinguishes a musical play from an opera?
What distinguishes a musical play from an opera?
Which of the following song types might enable a character to express their feelings in a musical play?
Which of the following song types might enable a character to express their feelings in a musical play?
In a musical, what is the purpose of action songs?
In a musical, what is the purpose of action songs?
Which element is central to an opera?
Which element is central to an opera?
What is the common term used for the overall text, including spoken and sung parts in a musical?
What is the common term used for the overall text, including spoken and sung parts in a musical?
Which musical form uses the AABA structure for many show songs?
Which musical form uses the AABA structure for many show songs?
What makes The Fantasticks significant in the history of musical theatre?
What makes The Fantasticks significant in the history of musical theatre?
Which performing arts aspect is typically incorporated into a musical but not into an opera?
Which performing arts aspect is typically incorporated into a musical but not into an opera?
