Romantic Opera Flashcards
1
Q
What is Giusepe Verdi piece “Rigoletto” about?
A
- duke that is a womanizer
- court jester daughter falls in love with him
- court sets up plan to kill duke and have daughter fall out of love with him
2
Q
What are some components of Rigoletto by Verdi part of Aria “La Donna Mobile”?
A
- duke singing
- part is called women are fickle
- dance melody and mood
- strophic
- triple meter
3
Q
What is present in Quartet: “Un di” in Rigoletto?
A
- quartet sung by Duke, Maddalena, Gilda, Rigoletto
- dialogue between characters
- Gilda: heartbroken, laments
- Rigoletto: swears vengeance for his daughter
4
Q
What is present Quartet: “Bella Figlia” in Rigoletto?
A
-opening part sung by duke
5
Q
What is bel canto?
A
Beautiful singing
