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bobbie

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on: Jul 25, 2018

Musically heightened speech that either reports dramatic action or advances the
  plot is called __________. It often makes use of rapidly repeating notes that
  conclude with one or two long notes at the end of a phrase and is typically
  accompanied only by the basso continuo.


 
 

a. ritornello
  b. aria
  c. libretto
  d. recitative
  e. cantata



Question 2

Which composition is the first true opera in Western music?
 
 

a. Dido and Aeneas
  b. Carmen
  c. Orfeo
  d. Voglio morire
  e. Romeo and Juliet



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jaaaaaaa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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