Quiz on Vocal Music of the Romantic Period

What is the main characteristic of opera during the Romantic period?

• Short performances

• Focus on instrumental music

• Elaborate costumes, scenery, and choreography

• Simple costumes and scenery

What is a libretto?

• The costumes worn in an opera

• The choreography of an opera

• The texts of an opera

• The musical notes of an opera

What does the term 'recitative' refer to?

• A type of dance in opera

• A solo performance

• Declamatory singing in opera

• A type of musical score

Which voice type is the highest male voice?

• Tenor

• Alto

• Baritone

• Bass

What is an aria?

• A solo singing part

• A type of orchestra

• A scene in an opera

• A duet in opera

Which of the following is the lowest female voice?

• Mezzo-Soprano

• Soprano

• Contralto

• Coloratura

What is the term for a slight speeding up or slowing down of tempo?

• Falsetto

• Coda

• Vibrato

• Rubato

Who is known for the opera 'La Traviata'?

• Georges Bizet

• Giacomo Puccini

• Franz Peter Schubert

• Giuseppe Verdi

Which composer is associated with the opera 'Carmen'?

• Franz Peter Schubert

• Georges Bizet

• Giacomo Puccini

• Richard Wagner

What is the main theme of Verdi's operas?

• Comedic situations

• Ordinary people and serious love stories

• Historical events

• Heroic themes from mythology