Which of the following opera composers often let the orchestra convey his philosophical ideas, sometimes even allowing it to overshadow the singers?
A. Puccini
B. Verdi
C. Rossini
D. Wagner
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Which of the following was one of the purposes of Maya ritual?
A. Guaranteed the safety of the ruler B. Guaranteed the sacrosanct nature of the ruler C. Guaranteed the order of the state and the cosmos D. Guaranteed the eternity of the cosmos
The beginning of a play usually involves _______________: the setting forth of information about earlier events,
the identity and relationship of the characters, and the present situation.
a. complications b. inciting incident c. point of attack d. exposition
Which composer can be called the creator of modern tonal harmony given his numerous theoretical writings on music, including his theories about triadic chords and basse fondamentale?
a) François Couperin b) Girolamo Frescobaldi c) Johann Jakob Froberger d) Jean-Philippe Rameau
The function of the chorus in a Greek drama is to
a) comment upon the central actions of the play as the symbolic voice of the people. b) deliver messages to the mortal protagonist from the immortal gods as symbolic voices from heaven. c) sing poetry set to music and to dance in between actors’ scenes. d) perform ensemble action scenes alongside protagonists and antagonists to move the plot forward.