Ch. 46

Ballet has been a part of theatrical entertainments since the Renaissance.

Ballet was featured in operas by _____ composers.

Ballet was first featured in Russian opera in the Romantic era.

Ballet was part of the court of Louis XIV.

Beyond ballet, Tchaikovsky was also a noted composer of

During what time of year is The Nutcracker usually performed?

What was an Italian precursor to ballet?

Nadezhda von Meck's arrangement with Tchaikovsky had one stipulation

Nadezhda von Meck's relationship with Tchaikovsky was that of his

Tchaikovsky lived and worked mostly in Paris.

The Nutcracker is based on a fanciful story by

Tchaikovsky conducted at the inaugural concert of which famous concert hall?

Tchaikovsky struggled with attacks of depression.

Tchaikovsky was a famous ______ composer.

Tchaikovsky was the first Russian

Tchaikovsky's three ballets were all choreographed by

The Nutcracker is based on a story originally written by the Romantic writer Victor Hugo and expanded by E. T. A. Hoffmann.

The pas de deux, or dance for two, was developed by the choreographer Marius Petipa.

What did the choreographer Marius Petipa invent?

Which movement of The Nutcracker is based on a Russian dance?

Which new instrument did Tchaikovsky introduce to ballet?

Which of the following describes the celesta?

Which of the following is an opera by Tchaikovsky?

Which of the following was NOT a famous ballet written by Tchaikovsky?

Which statement is NOT true? The Nutcracker was choreographed by French-born Marius Petipa. The Nutcracker was Tchaikovsky's only ballet NOT choreographed by Marius Petipa. Tchaikovsky included unusual instruments and exotic dances in The Nutcracker. In The Nutcracker, a wooden toy comes alive.