The 'libretto' is the words or story of the opera.
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What is a serenade
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A serenade is a romantic song intended to woo or gain the
approval of a potential lover. It's a kind of musical pick-up line.
The word can refer to any song or piece of music that has the
characteristics of such a song
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Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era
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The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it
accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.
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Minimalist composers use repeating and harmonies that change gradually
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Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that
change gradually.
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What best describes musical life during the Classical Era
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concerts were unusually long by today's standards (apex) Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.
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Beethoven is known as a bridge composer to the Romantic era because
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He wrote highly dramatic and emotional music
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How was The Doctrine of the Affections best described as
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Doctrine of the Affections
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Best describes opera seria
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18th century dramatic
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The founders of opera were called
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The Florentine Camerata
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basso continuo
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Opera history began
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With the meetings of Florentine Camerata
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What is a libretto
The text to an opera.
What is and example for a libretto opera
The 'libretto' is the words or story of the opera.
What is a serenade
A serenade is a romantic song intended to woo or gain the
approval of a potential lover. It's a kind of musical pick-up line.
The word can refer to any song or piece of music that has the
characteristics of such a song
Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era
The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it
accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.
Minimalist composers use repeating and harmonies that change gradually
Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that
change gradually.
What best describes musical life during the Classical Era
concerts were unusually long by today's standards (apex) Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.
Beethoven is known as a bridge composer to the Romantic era because
He wrote highly dramatic and emotional music
How was The Doctrine of the Affections best described as
Doctrine of the Affections
Best describes opera seria
18th century dramatic
The founders of opera were called
The Florentine Camerata
One or more instruments that accompanied a main melodic line in the Baroque era was known as