Opera vs Musical vs Operetta

Has costumes

• opera

• musical

• operetta

• all of these

Singing

• opera

• operetta

• musical

• all of these

Which of the following is NOT a style of opera?

• buffa

• seria

• grand opera

• burlesque

Operettas were serious in nature.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an element of opera?

• comedy

• music

• drama

• spectacle

Which of the following is NOT a voice type?

• Soprano

• Baritone

• Tenor

• Aria

Which of the following is NOT a musical form in opera?

• recitative

• aria

• bel canto

• ensemble

Western opera officially began in this country.

• Italy

• Germany

• England

• France

True or False: Many operetta composers used their shows to express their political views and/or poke fun of politicians.

• True

• False

______________was an operetta composer.

• Jacques Offenbach

• Gilbert and Sullivan

• Johann Strauss

• all of these