What is the text of an opera called?
The text of an opera is called the libretto. It is the written words of the opera, including the lyrics of the songs and the dialogue between characters.
What is an overture?
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the opera’s characters interacting on set
the opera’s characters interacting on set
the first theme in the opera developed over the course of a movement
the first theme in the opera developed over the course of a movement
the second theme in the opera developed over the course of a movement
the second theme in the opera developed over the course of a movement
an instrumental piece at the beginning of the opera that introduces the important melodies
an instrumental piece at the beginning of the opera that introduces the important melodies
What is an opera?
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a dramatic work performed on stage through acting, singing, and sometimes dancing
a dramatic work performed on stage through acting, singing, and sometimes dancing
an instrumental piece performed on stage
an instrumental piece performed on stage
a solo performance by a member of an orchestra
a solo performance by a member of an orchestra
an a cappella performance
a dramatic work performed on stage through acting, singing, and sometimes dancing
Which style of opera is Die Zauberflöte?
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opera seria
opera seria
opera buffa
opera buffa
singspiel
singspiel
none of the above
none of the above
singspiel
What is the form of the Die Zauberflöte overture?
The form of the Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) overture is sonata form.
What is the form of the Die Zauberflöte overture?
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sonata-allegro
sonata-allegro
rondo
rondo
theme and variations
theme and variations
scherzo