This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which genre typically precedes an opera, play, or even a festive occasion and consists of a single ... (Read 28 times)

tingc95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556

Which genre typically precedes an opera, play, or even a festive occasion and consists of a single movement that
  encapsulates the essence of the drama?


 
 

a. etude
  b. character piece
  c. dramatic overture
  d. tone poem
  e. program symphony



Question 2

Which composition is an example of the program symphony?
 
 

a. Romeo and Juliet
  b. Symphonie fantastique
  c. Thus Spoke Zarathustra
  d. Pictures at an Exhibition
  e. Ride of the Valkyries




Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sultansheikh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b





 

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library