Defying Gravity

Who is Stephen Schwartz?

• An American music theatre composer and lyricist

• A famous actor

• A renowned painter

• A classical dancer

Which musical marked Stephen Schwartz's first success?

• Wicked

• Godspell

• The Prince of Egypt

• Enchanted

In which year did Stephen Schwartz collaborate with Alan Menken for Disney films?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 2010s

What is the key of the song "Defying Gravity" in the Anthology?

• C major

• D major

• E major

• F major

What does music theatre integrate?

• Only songs

• Songs and spoken dialogue

• Songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance

• Only dance

What type of dialogue is used in 'Defying Gravity' for the characters Elphaba and Glinda?

• Written dialogue

• Spoken dialogue

• Silent dialogue

• Musical dialogue

What type of orchestra is used in 'Wicked'?

• Small orchestra

• Jazz orchestra

• Large orchestra

• Chamber orchestra

Which instrument is used to add tension with tremolo effect in 'Wicked'?

• Piano

• Strings

• Flute

• Trumpet

What is the text setting in the melody of 'Wicked'?

• Melismatic

• Syllabic

• Polyphonic

• Harmonic

What type of leaps are combined in the verse and chorus of 'Wicked'?

• Small and narrow leaps

• Conjunct and wide angular leaps

• Descending and narrow leaps

• Ascending and small leaps