Richard Wagner used the following term to describe his dramatic vocal works: A) Opera drama

B) Music drama

C) Ringmusik

D) Gesamtkunstoper

Smetana’s “Vltava” can be described as

A) orchestral

B) a tone poem

C) nationalism

D) program music

E) all of these

Which of the following is not typical of Romantic music?

A) lyrical, singable melodies

B) smaller orchestras

C) expanded forms

D) increased dissonance for expression

Among the characteristics of Romantic era music are

A) rich harmonies

B) beautiful melodies

C) overt emotionalism

D) nationalism

E) all of these

The Duke, Maddalena, and Gilda are all characters from the opera

A) Il trovatore

B) La traviata

C) Carmen

D) none of these

Bel canto opera is characterized by:

A) florid melodic lines

B) Falsetremendous vocal virtuosity and control

C) great agility and purity of tone

D) all of these