The Barber of Seville Study Guide - Manitoba Opera

Opera Comprehension Tests
General Opera
1. _____________________ A theatrical production incorporating both vocal and
instrumental music, drama, and sometimes dance.
2. _____________________ The lowest male vocal range.
3. _____________________ An instrumental introduction to an opera.
4. _____________________ The area where the orchestra is seated.
5. _____________________ The female vocal range lying between soprano and contralto.
6. _____________________ A song for solo voice in an opera.
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. ____________________ He/she has the artistic view for the performance of the opera.
The Barber of Seville
1. Rossini wrote his first opera at age ____________.
2. Name an historical event that occurred during Rossini’s lifetime ____________________.
3. The Barber of Seville takes place in _______________________ (location & date).
4. The Barber of Seville is generally regarded to be the best of the opera ________________
genre.
5. The libretto for The Barber of Seville was written by ______________________________.
6. The role of Figaro is sung by a ______________________ (name the singing voice).
7. The role of Berta is sung by a ______________________ (name the singing voice).
8. Rosina would have worn a corset made of _______________ since the age of ________ .
9. The barber pole is a familiar symbol around the world, and it originated in the days when
_______________ was one of the principal duties of the barber.
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