Character N-ergies
The fiery, love-stricken main character of this opera, who believes love should remain free, is an N energy character.
Carmen
This musical phrase is used to foretell Carmen’s fate. What is it called?
the “Fate” motif
The setting for much of Act 1, where Carmen first meets Don José.
A cigarette factory in Seville, Spain
Which song features orchestration that feels “Triumphant” and “Heroic”?
”Toreador Song”
These pieces are typically performed in French, German, Italian, or English, and are rarely translated
Operas
At first a sceptic, this N character professes his love after getting out of jail. Unfortunately, his romance with the titular character is not meant to be.
Don José
In the Toreador song, this musical idea is used to differentiate bullfighting heroics and dreaming of love.
Minor and major keys
Who confesses his love for the titular character, only to later kill her in desperation?
Don José
Which song features the phrase “watch out for yourself” in French?
”Habanera”
True or false: Carmen uses microphones to amplify singers’ voices
False! That’s a technique used in musicals
This Bull Fighter/Toreador is an aspirational LF character who invites Carmen to a rodeo where she passes her final moments.
Escamillo
Sung by Carmen, this song uses an ABAB rhyming scheme.
Habanera
This character’s appearance in act 3 serves as a turning point in the opera, and tests Carmen’s loyalty to Don José.
Escamillo
What do “Toreador“ and ”Habanera” have in common?
They are both arias, both use descending minor, “l’amour” motif.
Carmen’s genre, known for having both spoken and sung sections - it’s not traditional opera
Opéra-comique, or Comedic Opera