Opera terminology
The whole group of people singing the vocal parts in connection with the soloists.
What is the chorus?
Amahl and the night visitors take place after this moment.
What is the birth of Christ?
Amahl sees this in the sky in the beginning of the opera
What is a star?
This character said, "Dear God, what is a poor widow to do, when her cupboard and pockets are empty and everything sold?"
Who is the mother?
The text (words or lyrics) of the opera written by the librettist
What is the libretto?
Amahl and the night visors have this many acts.
What is one?
The mother tries to steal this while the kings sleep
What is gold?
This character said, "But there is a star... and it has a tail... this long. Well, maybe only this long... But it's there!"
Who is Amahl?
A piece for solo voice, usually with orchestral accompaniment, where characters express emotions.
What is an aria?
Amahl and the Night Visitors can be considered an opera in this kind of genre.
What is drama?
Amahl regains this ability after offering his most prized possession to the kings.
What is his ability to walk?
This character said, "I live in a black marble palace full of black panthers and white doves."
Who is King Balthazar?
Highest male singing voice in an opera
What is a tenor?
The music and libretto of Amahl and the Night Visitors were both created by this man.
Who is Gian Carlo Menotti?
When Amahl's mother invites the kings in, what does she do after?
What is go and get firewood and food?
This character said, "This is my box...I never travel without my box"
Who is king Kaspar?
Who is the highest female singing voice in an opera?
What is a soprano?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was first produced in this year.
What is 1951?
King Kaspar had a "magic box". What were the contents of it?
What are magic stones, beads and licorice candy?
This character said, "Have you seen a child the color of wheat... the color of dawn?"
Who is king Melchior?