Verdi's Opera Flashcards
What did heroes and villains represent in Verdi’s Opera?
Patriotism, Austrians were Villains and Italians were Heroes
What kind of drama was in Verdi’s Opera?
Human Drama (Selfless sacrifice, Lovers, Murder)
What does Melodramatic mean in Verdi’s Opera?
Referring to Melodrama, being melodramatic appears to be overly emotional instead of overly action-filled.
What was comical about Verdi’s Opera?
Faintly Comical (Sing for 10 mins about being stabbed)
What interrupts the action of the plot within Verdi’s Opera?
The arias of characters consistently interrupt the plot.
What made Verdi’s Opera Enjoyable for all audiences?
The inclusion of solos, choruses, and drinking songs
What was Verdi’s Opera known as Vocally?
“The Singer’s Opera”
Why was Verdi’s Opera known as “The Singer’s Opera”?
1 or 2 soloists would come on after the chorus left, allowing for Dramatic High notes and Cadenzas.
What was a “Virtuoso”?
Someone who was talented in music, they could be seen as a soloist or part of a duet
What was a “Cadenza?”
An important solo piece just before a final or important cadence.
Who would accompany soloists within Verdi’s Opera?
Orchestra
What were three important works of Verdi?
Nabucco, Aida, Requiem
