General Knowledge - List B (O Mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini) Flashcards
1
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Tell me about the composer (Giacomo Puccini)
A
- Italian,
- opera composer
2
Q
What is ‘Gianni Schicchi’?
A
A comic opera with music by Giacomo Puccini
3
Q
Tell me about ‘O Mio Babbino Caro’
A
One of the most popular Arias ever written. Translates to O my Dearest Daddy
4
Q
What is 6/8
A
Compound duple time
2 dotted crotchets per bar,
split into 6 quavers (2 lots of 3 quavers per bar)
5
Q
What is ‘Andante ingenuo’?
A
Italian for
Andante: moderate tempo,
ingenuo: simple
6
Q
What is ‘ritard’?
A
Ritardando: gradually become slower
Italian term
7
Q
What is ‘Dolce e legato’?
A
Dolce: sweet,
Legato: smooth and connected
Italian terms
8
Q
What is the key?
A
C Major because there are no sharps or flats in the key signature, starts and ends on C
