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D2AR0N

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Describe how Verdi transformed Italian opera by addressing four crucial aspects of opera.
 
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The chorale fantasia is a lengthy work for organ that takes a chorale tune as a point of departure, but increasingly gives free rein to the composer's imagination.
 
  A) true
  B) false



cassie_ragen

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Answer to Question 1

The stories - more realistic plots (contemporary fiction and not mythology)

characters with real personality and passion

principals in La traviata are very believable

Musical flow and form - gorgeous melodies, flower into grand gestures, convey deep

emotions , enable singers to showcase voices

ability to paint emotions and moods and use musical moments

to highlight events and emotions on stage

Made difference between recitative and aria less pronounced

Orchestra - used as ideal complement to the voice as supporter and commentator

used orchestra to shift moods. and to enhance and extend the message

Singers - demanded power and expressive range, added masculinity into male vocal roles

Answer to Question 2

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