Quiz on Vocal Music of the Romantic Period

What is an Art Song?

• A type of opera

• A type of instrumental music

• A poem expressed in music

• A dance performance

What does the term 'Lied' refer to?

• A type of Italian opera

• A German art song

• A musical instrument

• A style of dance

Which composers are known for their art songs?

• Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms

• Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Claude Debussy

• Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi

What is the focus of Italian opera?

• The song (vocal)

• The libretto

• The orchestra

• The staging

What does 'bel canto' mean?

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

• Beautiful singing

• A dramatic performance

What is an overture in opera?

• A solo song

• An instrumental introduction

• The main story

• A type of aria

Who is known for the serious opera?

• Franz Schubert

• Robert Schumann

• Giuseppe Verdi

• Richard Wagner

What is a recitative?

• A comic opera

• An instrumental piece

• The text declaimed in natural speech rhythm

• A type of aria

What does 'libretto' refer to?

• The text or story of the opera

• The main character

• The music of the opera

• The orchestra

What is a leitmotif?

• A type of aria

• A recurring theme

• A dramatic scene

• A vocal technique