Vocab
Song of praise or devotion to one's country
What is national anthem?
Central character in Les Misérables
Who is Jean Valjean?
Liturgy
Song that became a prominent feature of the 9/11 memorial services
What is "God Bless America?"
Refers to the original or first people to inhabit a place
What are aboriginals?
Dramatic stage form that combines the arts of acting and singing
What is Broadway musical?
People who are trained to sing overtones as they chant
Who are Tibetan monks?
A continuous note of fixed pitch serving as permanent bass
What is a drone?
Australian instrument that produces a low drone
What is a didgeridoo?
Another name for a comic opera
What is opera buffa?
Staged drama that is sung, most often with orchestral accompaniment
What is opera?
Falls in love with Rodolfo
Who is Mimi?
The national dance of Tonga
What is the lakalaka?
The movie version of a Broadway musical that won the most Oscars, including Best Picture
What is West Side Story?
Rules of diplomatic or state etiquette
What is protocol?
Slow, mournful hymn or lament
What is dirge?
Songwriter who wrote musical tributes commemorating the deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana
Who is Elton John?
Short musical idea that is easily remembered and helps unify a composition
What is motive?
Piece of music that is always played when the president appears in public
What is "Hail to the Chief?"
Designates a musical work or set of works
What is opus?
Rhythmic, fast-paced music used by groups of devout Muslims called Sufis
What is qawwali?
Known as the March King
Who is John Philip Sousa?
Quality in art that arouses feelings of pity, sympathy, tenderness, or sorrow
What is pathos?
The year that Jonathan Larson's musical Rent premiere
What is 1996?