Introduction to Musical Theatre Test

Fill in the blank: The origins of Musical Theatre date back to Ancient _____________.

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• China

The word music comes from which Greek word that means goddesses of arts and science?

The word theatre comes from which Greek word that means a place for viewing?

• Theatron

• Agora

• Stoa

• Odeon

The group of people that told the stories so the lyrics could focus on the characters’ emotions was called:

• Audience

• Orchestra

• Greek Chorus

• Director

In the 17th century, people used two main types of songs for storytelling. The speaking kind of song was called:

• Recitative

• Aria

• Chorale

• Ballad

What is the name of the smoother kind of song meant for showing emotion?

Describe intermedi.

7. (a)   became one of the most primary sources of musical and theatrical entertainment.

In 1750, when Thomas Kean and Walter Murray began a theatre company on Nassau Street in New York City, it was the beginning of (a)   .

What was the first book musical?

• Ragtime

• Show Boat

• Ziegfeld’s Follies

• The Color Purple