Opera Terms

Question 0

How is the word majestic relate to opera

Answer 0

Simple story that’s told in a fancy way

Question 1

How does the word intimidating relate to opera

Answer 1

Sung in different languages
Costumes
Loud

Question 2

Who does the word sustain relate to opera

Answer 2

You have to hold notes for a long time

Question 3

How does the word evolution relate to opera

Answer 3

Composers change opera over time

Question 4

How does the word cultivate relate to opera

Answer 4

It takes years of training to perfect an opera singers voice

Question 5

How does the word Convincingly relate to opera

Answer 5

Not only do opera singers sing, they need to transform themselves into the character they are playing

Question 6

How does the word Grandeur relate to opera

Answer 6

Opera is big-
Costumes
Songs
Etc

Question 7

How does the word Accessible relate to opera

Answer 7

English translations on screen help to make the opera more enjoyable and accessible experience

Question 8

Aria

Answer 8

A so sound by one person. Allows singers to “show off” while reflecting on their emotions.

Question 9

Recitative

Answer 9

Speech like singing that advances the plot. Theses songs are where the action takes place

Question 10

Overture

Answer 10

Musical introduction played by the orchestra that often consists of excerpts from the opera

Question 11

Chorus

Answer 11

A musical piece sung by a group of people. May be sung on stage or off stage

Question 12

Libretto

Answer 12

The text or script if an opera

Question 13

Opera buffa

Answer 13

Comic opera
Always sung in Italian
Gioachino rossini

Question 14

Opera seria

Answer 14

Serious opera
Tragic
Handel’s style

Question 15

Grand opera

Answer 15

Spectacular opera
Elaborate so costumes and sets
Jules massenet style

Question 16

4 operas + composers discussed in class

Answer 16

Barber of Seville- Rossini 
The ring cycle- Wagner 
      Ride of the Valkyries 
The magic flute and marriage of figaro- Mozart
The anvil chorus- Verdi