The Music of Italy

What is the name of the lively Italian folk dance with fast, rhythmic music?

• Waltz

• Tarantella

• Tango

• Polka

Which instrument is small, stringed, and popular in Italian folk music?

• Violin

• Mandolin

• Accordion

• Harp

What is an opera?

• A musical play where actors sing instead of talk

• A type of Italian folk dance

• A festival of instruments

• A special kind of symphony

Which era of music is known for being dramatic and elaborate, and includes the works of Antonio Vivaldi?

• Classical Era

• Baroque Era

• Romantic Era

• Modern Era

Antonio Vivaldi is most famous for composing which musical piece?

• The Barber of Seville

• The Four Seasons

• La Traviata

• Minuet

Which of these is NOT a traditional Italian instrument?

• Mandolin

• Accordion

• Tambourine

• Saxophone

Who composed the famous opera The Barber of Seville?

• Giuseppe Verdi

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Gioachino Rossini

• Luigi Boccherini

Which composer was part of the Classical Era and wrote elegant chamber music like the Minuet?

• Gioachino Rossini

• Giuseppe Verdi

• Luigi Boccherini

• Antonio Vivaldi

What is Giuseppe Verdi most famous for?

• Writing operas like La Traviata

• Composing The Four Seasons

• Creating the tarantella dance

• Inventing the accordion

Which traditional Italian folk instrument is often used in the tarantella?

• Guitar

• Tambourine

• Violin

• Piano