Opera

Question 1

Who is Justin Tucker?

Answer 1

Baltimore Ravens kicker. Also a cool guy who sings opera.

Question 2

When and where was opera created?

Answer 2

~ 1597

Question 3

Who was “Dafne” written by?

Answer 3

Jacopo Peri

Question 4

Who are humanists?

Answer 4

Atheists who felt people should focus less on religion and more on the present

Question 5

What was Florentine Comerata?

Answer 5

The group of humanist in Florence, Italy

Question 6

What were operas based on?

Answer 6

Greek tragedies

Question 7

What are lyricists/librettists?

Answer 7

People who write lyrics to the music

Question 8

What is the libretto?

Answer 8

The story-line

Question 9

What is a soloist?

Answer 9

A person who sings and performs by themselves

Question 10

What is a duet?

Answer 10

Two people that perform together

Question 11

What is a chorus?

Answer 11

The backing vocals to the opera

Question 12

What is Recitative?

Answer 12

The speak-singing found in opera, also includes semi- improvisation

Question 13

Who wrote Dido and Aeneas?

Answer 13

Henry Purcell

Question 14

Summary of Dido and Aeneas?

Answer 14

Sailor goes to an island, falls in love with the queen, must leave, everyone dies.

Question 15

What is an aria?

Answer 15

Written by the composer, it expresses the deep emotion the character that sings it feels

Question 16

What is Dido’s Lament?

Answer 16

Famous piece of opera from “Dido and Aeneas.” Remember the line, “My Hand, Belinda.”