Describe how Verdi transformed Italian opera by addressing four crucial aspects of opera
What will be an ideal response?
The stories - more realistic plots (contemporary fiction and not mythology)
characters with real personality and passion
principals in La traviata are very believable
Musical flow and form - gorgeous melodies, flower into grand gestures, convey deep
emotions , enable singers to showcase voices
ability to paint emotions and moods and use musical moments
to highlight events and emotions on stage
Made difference between recitative and aria less pronounced
Orchestra - used as ideal complement to the voice as supporter and commentator
used orchestra to "shift moods." and to enhance and extend the message
Singers - demanded power and expressive range, added masculinity into male vocal roles
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related subject and topic. (Examples may vary.) What will be an ideal response?
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a. farmers b. gods c. scribes d. priests
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)