Late Romantic/ Post Romantic Opera Flashcards
1
Q
What are some components of Giusepe Verdi Requiem Mass?
A
- sound just like an opera with no customs
- creates a shrieking and terrifying sound
2
Q
What are characteristics of Punccini “Un bel di” from Madame Butterfly act 2?
A
- passionate and emotional
- soaring lines
- use of exoticism from Japan
3
Q
What is the piece Madame Butterfly about?
A
- a military soldier and prositute falling in love
- he leaves back to Europe and she waits for him but kill herself b/c doesn’t come back
4
Q
What is present about Richard Wagner piece “Rise of the Valkyrie”?
A
- flight of the concords
- dynamic contrasts
- huge orchestra
- polyphonic
- intense
5
Q
What is a leitmotif?
A
-musical theme that represents characters in drama
