Bizet Flashcards

1
Q

dates

A

1838-1875

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2
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contributed to a broad range of genres but focused mainly on _______, enjoyed _______ success during his lifetime

A

opera, limited

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3
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influenced by the _______ and ________ of 19th century French opera

A

grandeur and pageantry

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4
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drew inspiration from the inspiration of _____ and ____, particularly with the use of signature motives in his operas

A

Wagner and Verdi

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5
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a consummate _______, captured the suppleness of the French language

A

melodist

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6
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drawn to _______ with exotic settings; suggested local color through use of dance rhythms and evocative

A

storylines

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7
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embraced new instruments such as the _______ and enlarged the size and configuration of his orchestra , particularly the percussion section

A

saxophone

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8
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his ______ were rich and recently tinged with chromaticism; juxtaposed major-minor modes for dramatic or ironic effect

A

harmonies

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9
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integrated the ______ into the musical fabric and experimented with musical structures; for example blending the chorus into the solo aria

A

chorus

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10
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genres

A

orchestral, piano, operas, songs

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