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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.

Which of the following best describes opera buffa

18th century comic opera.

Tyler - Cheater

Eighteenth century music meant to be played in the evening is called

A serenade (Apex)

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.

The head musician in an eighteenth century court was called a Kapellmeister

True

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

basso continuo

Opera history began

With the meetings of Florentine Camerata

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