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Music Appreciation Chapter 31

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27 August 2022
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Which of the following are characteristic of opera seria?
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a. plots drawn from classical antiquity b. virtuoso display by soloists c. highly formalized presentation
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How did opera buffa differ from opera seria?
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a. It was sung in the vernacular. b. It presented down-to-earth plots. c. It featured ensemble as well as solo singing.
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Which of the following opera types sought to reflect simplicity and real human emotions?
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opera buffa
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Which of the following descriptions best characterizes Don Giovanni?
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It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa
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During the aria "Ah, chi mi dice mai," Don Giovanni attempts to console Donna Elvira, who has been betrayed by:
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Don Giovanni
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Don Giovanni recounts the tale of:
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an amoral womanizer
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Comic opera generally was sung in the vernacular, or the language of the audience.
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True
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Opera buffa was typically serious in tone, with plots dealing with historical or legendary figures.
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False
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Mozart's Don Giovanni is a comic opera about a legendary lover.
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True
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Mozart's Don Giovanni is a mixture of opera buffa and opera seria.
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True
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Don Giovanni is Mozart's only major opera.
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False
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Opera buffa was only popular in Italy.
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False