Which of the following phrases best applies to the music-text relationship of this piece?
a) Largely syllabic except for isolated melismas that highlight choice words of the text
b) Exclusively syllabic
c) Highly melismatic
d) Sprechstimme
b
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A. auditorium. B. world of the film. C. real world. D. length of the shot.
Consider Gentileschi's Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes and David's The Oath of the Horatii. These paintings represent idealized visions of heroic figures in two different cultures. Explain the political and social forces that influenced their form and content
What will be an ideal response?
Which opera was as a model for the three Italian composers who led the verismo movement?
A. Faust B. Aida C. Carmen D. Madama Butterfly
Which of the following statements is not true?
A. In opera, the terms ensemble and chorus are synonymous. B. Voice categories in opera are divided more finely than in other musical genres. C. Operas may contain spoken dialogue, but most are sung entirely. D. Opera soloists must create a wide variety of characters, and so need acting skills as well as vocal artistry.