Beginner's Guide to Opera Quiz

What is the Italian word for 'opera'?

• Canto

• Musica

• Opera

• Lavoro

Which city became Europe's main center for opera after the first public opera house opened?

• Paris

• Vienna

• Venice

• London

What is the main difference between opera singers and musical singers?

• Musical singers perform without an orchestra

• Musical singers sing in Italian

• Opera singers use microphones

• Opera singers do not use microphones

Which composer wrote 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

• Verdi

• Puccini

• Mozart

• Beethoven

What is a libretto?

• The stage design of an opera

• The costume design of an opera

• The text or script of an opera

• The musical score of an opera

Which voice type is the highest for female singers?

• Alto

• Soprano

• Mezzo-soprano

• Contralto

What is the role of a conductor in an opera?

• To perform the lead role

• To write the libretto

• To design the costumes

• To lead the orchestra

Which voice type is the most common for male singers in opera?

• Bass

• Tenor

• Countertenor

• Baritone

What is the lowest female voice type?

• Tenor

• Mezzo-soprano

• Contralto

• Soprano

Which composer's operas often require a large orchestra of up to 120 players?

• Verdi

• Handel

• Wagner

• Mozart