Opera in the 19th Century (MUS 375 Exam 1)

Question 1

A motive, theme, or melody that recurs in a later scene, in order to recall events and feelings was known as a _________

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence Motive

Question 2

True or False: "Viva Verdi" translated for "Long live Victor Emmanuel, Prince of Italy"

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Verdi wrote about how many operas within his career?

Accepted Answer

26 operas

Question 4

Which opera of Richard Wagner's was not a romantic opera?

Accepted Answer

Parsifal

Question 5

True or False: Composers were the main creative figures for opera since they provided music for the audiences

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What is the name of the person who would run opera houses for profit, usually backed by gov't subsidies?

Accepted Answer

Impresario

Question 7

Rossini's "bel canto" style or known as "beautiful singing" was mostly used in opera _________

Accepted Answer

Seria

Question 8

Watch this video! This very famous cavatina from Norma was created by which Italian composer?

Accepted Answer

Bellini

Question 9

True or False: Opera during the 19th Century was seen as a social role for the purpose of entertainment

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Watch this video! True or False: This opera was considered a ballet and did not have any lighting effects

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

True or False: After Rossini created Guillaume Tell in 1829, he then retired from making opera

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Bonus Question: What is the name of Angela's cat in this scene?

Accepted Answer

Bandit

Question 13

True or False: Il Barbieri di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) by Rossini was an opera seria

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

The concept of Nationalism was used primarily in which country for opera?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 15

Within succession for Italian Opera, name the composers

Accepted Answer

Rossini, Donizetti & Bellini, Verdi, Puccini

Question 16

Bonus Question: What year did this song get premiered?

Accepted Answer

2010

Question 17

Watch this video! True or False: The first chord in this excerpt was the hook of this opera

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

The composer that contained leitmotivs within his works, and one of 19th century's most influential artists is......

Accepted Answer

Wagner

Question 19

Der Freischutz (The Free Shooter) contains within its Wolf Glen Scene spoken dialogue with background music which is...

Accepted Answer

A Melodrama

Question 20

True or False: Giacomo Meyerbeer was a child prodigy like Mozart?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

The build-up of excitement through a repeating of the phrase, gets louder each time, simple and effective is known as...

Accepted Answer

The "Rossini Crescendo"

Question 22

Which of the following DOES NOT belong within a typical aria?

Accepted Answer

Cavatina

Question 23

True or False: Donizetti was a child prodigy like Mozart

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Within Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, which of the four cycles was not within the opera?

Accepted Answer

Der Fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman)

Question 25

Watch this video! What year did this opera come out?

Accepted Answer

1821

Question 26

Watch this video! What example within the video showcases a representation of the social status during the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

When Phillip lets go of Anne's hand when his parents saw them together

Question 27

True or False: Not only did the Italians use Nationalism, but they also used BOTH realism and exoticism

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Bonus Question: What day did this song get premiered?

Accepted Answer

July 19th, 2019

Question 29

True or False: Opera during the 19th century led to the construction of many opera theaters/houses

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Watch this video! When Alfredo sings alone with Violetta moaning behind him on the bench then her singing, this is the..

Accepted Answer

Cantabile

Question 31

True or False: Grand Opera was typically German

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

Bonus Question: Pokemon Sword and Shield is known to be what generation of Pokemon?

Accepted Answer

Generation 8

Question 33

Watch this video! What is the name of this piece from Nabucco by Verdi?

Accepted Answer

Va Pensiero

Question 34

Name a philosophy of Richard Wagner

Accepted Answer

Opera and Drama (1852), The Artwork of the Future (1849)

Question 35

Watch this video! Who wrote this opera?

Accepted Answer

Puccini

Question 36

Which opera of Richard Wagner's was not a music drama?

Accepted Answer

Der Fliegende Hollander

Question 37

Which of the following Italian composers was known as a risorgimento? (Someone who helped with political things)

Accepted Answer

Verdi

Question 38

The repetition of speech sounds were known in Wagner's terms as...

Accepted Answer

Starbreim

Question 39

Lucia di Lammermoor was an opera _______ where L'elisir d'amore was an opera _______

Accepted Answer

Seria, Buffo

Question 40

Watch this video! This aria is a perfect example of a ____________ for Rosina

Accepted Answer

Cavatina

Opera in the 19th Century (MUS 375 Exam 1)

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Opera in the 19th Century (MUS 375 Exam 1)

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