Theatrical Performance Quiz

What is a form of theatrical performance combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to tell a story?

• Opera

• Musical Theater

• Operetta

• Aria

Which term describes a dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists, typically characterized by its elaborate staging and orchestration?

• Operetta

• Aria

• Opera

• Ensemble

What is a solo vocal piece, typically found in operas, showcasing a singer's expressive abilities and emotional depth?

• Aria

• Libretto

• Repertoire

• Stagecraft

Who is a person that creates music, particularly one who writes the music for musicals, operas, or other theatrical productions?

• Maestro

• Composer

• Choreographer

• Dramaturg

What is the text of an opera or musical, including the lyrics and spoken dialogue?

• Libretto

• Overture

• Aria

• Ensemble

What is the study of dramatic composition and the representation of the main elements of drama in a performance?

• Choreography

• Dramaturgy

• Ensemble

• Libretto

What is a group of performers who sing or dance together, often used to create a fuller sound or visual effect in musical theater?

• Ensemble

• Stagecraft

• Casting

• Overture

What is the term for a theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance?

• Opera

• Musical Theater

• Aria

• Libretto

What is a short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue?

• Aria

• Operetta

• Overture

• Stagecraft

What is a long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio?

• Aria

• Libretto

• Repertoire

• Casting