Opera

Question 1

intermedi

Answer 1

singing, dancing, acting, sometimes effects, usually a pastoral or mythological theme

Question 2

florentine camerata

Answer 2

inspired by greek plays

Question 3

first recognised opera

Answer 3

1607 Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo

Question 4

opera seria conventions

Answer 4

arias for entry and exit of characters - "exit arias"
6 characters or less ideally - connected by love, family/friendship, duty (military/political)
mythology/ancient history theme
heroes = male castrati or woman dressed as man
da capo (ABA) arias

Question 5

opera buffa

Answer 5

comic - lower classes

Question 6

singspiel

Answer 6

dialogue and singing

Question 7

grand opera

Answer 7

high class
long (5 acts)
serious
ballets

Question 8

bel canto

Answer 8

rich, full, broad tone + smooth phrasing