Opera Comprehension Test 1. _____________________
A song for solo voice in an opera.
2. _____________________
The lowest male vocal range.
3. _____________________
The person who writes the words or lyrics for an opera.
4. _____________________
The area where the orchestra is seated.
5. _____________________
The female vocal range lying between soprano and contralto.
6. _____________________
A theatrical production incorporating both vocal and instrumental music, drama, and sometimes dance; considered the most collaborative art form.
7. _____________________
The highest female vocal range.
8. _____________________
A song for two voices.
9. _____________________
The lowest female vocal range.
10. ____________________
The Italian word meaning "little book."
11. ____________________
The middle male vocal range.
12. ____________________
The individual who has the artistic view for how the opera will be performed.
13. ____________________
They play the music.
14. ____________________
The highest male voice.
15. ____________________
A piece of music written for a group of singers.
16. ____________________
The person who writes the music for an opera.
17. ____________________
The musical introduction to an opera.
18. ____________________
A lighthearted opera, with some talking, similar to a musical.
19. ____________________
A group of singers, from all voice types, that support the principal cast.
20. ____________________
Means “beautiful singing.�
Your Score: ______________________
Baritone Aria Overture Librettist Operetta
Word Bank Duet Composer Soprano Opera Bass Director Contralto Tenor Ensemble Bel Canto
Libretto Pit Chorus Orchestra Mezzo-soprano 29