What are the three things that need to be in a show to make it an Opera?
Ensemble, Recitative, Aria
What does musical theater have that opera does not?
Talking
How many people are needed for a choir?
6 or more
This is the highest voice type, more common for women
Soprano
This character is from Hadestown, and is a girl who can sing very low.
Aria is Italian for what?
Air
Where is Broadway located?
New York City
What does it mean if a piece is accompanied?
There is another instrument besides the singers (Piano, guitar, etc.)
This is the lowest voice type, rare in men
Bass
This character is from Waitress, and sings the song, "She Used to Be Mine."
Hint: It was one of the songs Ms. Acksen sang!
Jenna
Define Recitative
Talk singing/A short song that tells the story
What does opera have that musical theater does not?
What does it mean if a piece is acapella?
This voice type means medium high
Mezzo-Soprano
This character is from the Phantom of the Opera, and is a baritone
The Phantom
Name a common language for opera to be sung in
Italian (or German)
What is a lead role?
The main character, someone with the most lines
How many voice types are in a typical choir?
4 (SATB)
This voice type is very very rare in women
Contralto
This character sings "The Trees on the Mountain," which is a lullaby her mother sang to her.
Susanna
What is a pants role?
A girl playing a boy
Are mics used in musical theater?
Yes
A combination of different songs mashed into one
This voice type is the middle ground for men
Baritone
This character is a young boy who is almost always played by a girl
Cherubino