Philippine Opera and Musical Play Quiz

What is the meaning of the Italian word 'opera'?

• Song

• Drama

• Performance

• Work

Which of the following is NOT a major component of an opera?

• Painter

• Librettist

• Choreographer

• Costume Designer

What is an overture in an opera?

• A vocal duet

• A dance number

• An instrumental prologue

• A solo performance

Which opera was inspired by Jose Rizal's works?

• Noli Me Tangere

• La Loba Negra

• San Andres B

• Sandugong Panaginip

Who composed the music for 'Noli Me Tangere'?

• Ladislao Bonus

• Francisco Feliciano

• Felipe Padilla De Leon

• Josefino Toledo

Where was 'Sandugong Panaginip' first staged?

• Manila Grand Opera House

• Cultural Center of the Philippines

• Teatro Zorilla

• Metropolitan Theater

What is the theme of 'San Andres B'?

• Muslim invasion

• Filipino consciousness

• Spanish colonial rule

• Love story

Who directed 'La Loba Negra'?

• Floy Quintos

• Lamberto Avellana

• Francisco Feliciano

• Virgilio Almario

Which of the following is a characteristic of a musical play?

• More complex melodies

• More dramatic

• Less intense

• Longer duration

What type of venue was crucial for opera presentations?

• Community center

• School auditorium

• Outdoor stage

• Theater