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beccaep

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on: Jul 25, 2018
What musical characteristic does Purcell use to mimic the act of shaking in Dido and Aeneas?
 
  a) hocket
  b) rapid uneven (dotted) rhythms
  c) vibrato
  d) castrato

Question 2

How have modern opera houses begun to address the challenges of various languages used in opera?
 
  a) full librettos that can be read during the performance
  b) personal translators that whisper in your ear
  c) super-titles during performances
  d) offering language classes in advance


l.stuut

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

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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