Music Quiz: Vocal Music of the Romantic Period

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Romantic period vocal music?

• Vivid orchestration

• Massive forces

• Minimalistic orchestration

• Intense emotions

What is the term used for one or more singers performing without instrumental accompaniment?

• Rubato

• Acapella

• Dolce

• Cantabile

Who is considered the last of the classical composers and one of the first romantic ones?

• Giuseppe Verdi

• Richard Wagner

• Franz Peter Schubert

• Georges Bizet

Which composer was associated with romantic opera and insisted on good librettos with political overtones?

• Georges Bizet

• Giuseppe Verdi

• Franz Peter Schubert

• Richard Wagner

What is the highest male voice type in opera?

• Bass

• Tenor

• Contralto

• Baritone

Which famous opera is based on the short story by John Luther Long and set in Nagasaki, Japan?

• La Traviata

• Madame Butterfly

• Carmen

• La Bohème

Who is known for her roles in musical plays like Miss Saigon and for winning various international awards?

• Jamie Rivera

• Leah Salonga

• Kirsten Chenoweth

• Maria Callas

What is the term for the most comfortable singing range of a singer?

• Passagio

• Vibrato

• Situra

• Rubato

Which composer was born in Paris, France, and became famous for the opera Carmen?

• Richard Wagner

• Giuseppe Verdi

• Franz Peter Schubert

• Georges Bizet

What is the term for the singing style that focuses on beautiful singing in opera?

• Dolce

• Belcanto

• Cantabile

• Falsetto