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What is a libretto

The text to an opera.

What is organum

A: A style of early polyphony.

What is and example for a libretto opera

The 'libretto' is the words or story of the opera.

Music is characterized by its repetitive rhythms and gradual changes in harmony

minimalist

What composers considered himself outside the bounds of the patronage system

Beethoven considered himself outside the bounds of the patronage system.

The opposite of recitative is

Aria

Which two eighteenth century pieces are meant as light entertainment

Serenade and divertimento

The end of the baroque era occurred during the

1750s

Which of the following was NOT a popular music activity in the eighteenth century home

Playing Lute

Minimalist composers use repeating and harmonies that change gradually

Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that change gradually.

A singspiel is closest in format to which of the following

Ballad opera

Best describes opera seria

18th century dramatic

The founders of opera were called

The Florentine Camerata

Which of the following is characteristic of the Baroque style A Polytonality B Polyrhythm C Unresolved dissonance D Ornamentation

polytonality

Composers was supported by Prince Esterhazy

Franz Josef Haydn is most closely associated with Prince Esterhazy.

Verismo is a kind of

Opera? There is a genre of opera called verismo, but all the word means is realism.

Opera history began

With the meetings of Florentine Camerata

Which following describes verismo

It is a style of 19th century opera with rustic characters and a melodramtic plot.

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