Elements of Opera (4.09)

The instrumental group that accompanies the cast of an opera is called ______________________________.

• A band

• A choir

• An orchestra

• A libretto

In music, a score is____________________________.

• the printed version of the piece being performed.

• how many points each team gets.

• the words to a piece.

• the number of players in an orchestra.

A group of singers in the cast of an opera is called the_______________.

• Alto

• Chorus

• Libretto

• Orchestra

The text of an opera is called the ___________________.

• Score

• Setting

• Tenor

• Libretto

The highest female singing voice:

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

The highest male voice part:

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

The lower female voice part:

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

The lowest male voice part:

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

Clothing worn to help portray a character in an opera or play is called:

• Costumes

• Props

• Scenery

• Score

A prop is________________.

• an object used onstage in an opera.

• clothing that helps portray a character.

• the highest female singer in an opera.

• the text of an opera.