MUL 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 38: Key Signature, Oratorio, Singspiel
Which musical element would help move the opera along?
recitative
Which style of opera best describes Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro?
opera buffa
Which phrase best describes opera seria?
a serious or tragic opera where arias and recitatives alternated in predictable ways
How does Mozart show the queen's rising fury in the Queen of the Night's aria from The Magic Flute?
The notes of the aria rise in pitch as the queen gets more excited and angry.
Which phrase best describes a recitative?
a style of singing that closely resembles speech
Which type of opera was created by Richard Wagner and has continuous music throughout with a
primary goal of symbolizing the drama?
music drama
Which style of music composition in opera came about during the 20th century?
Minimalism
Which term describes the use of embellishments to decorate Baroque music?
ornamentation
Why was the basso continuo important in Baroque music?
it accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony
Which term names a musical composition for a concertino and ripieno
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Document Summary
Which musical element would help move the opera along? recitative. Which style of opera best describes mozart"s the marriage of figaro? opera buffa. Which phrase best describes opera seria? a serious or tragic opera where arias and recitatives alternated in predictable ways. The notes of the aria rise in pitch as the queen gets more excited and angry. Which phrase best describes a recitative? a style of singing that closely resembles speech. Which type of opera was created by richard wagner and has continuous music throughout with a primary goal of symbolizing the drama? music drama. Which term describes the use of embellishments to decorate baroque music? ornamentation. Why was the basso continuo important in baroque music? it accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony. Which term names a musical composition for a concertino and ripieno concerto grosso. Which instrumental music consists of a set of dances in a particular order? suite.
