QUARTER 4

• What is the definition of opera?

  Extended dramatic composition sung to music
• What does "opus" mean in Latin?

  Work in music
• What is an intermezzo?

  Entertainment performed between acts of a play
• What was the purpose of the Florentine Camerata?

  Revive and transform Greek drama
• What is the first known opera?

  Dafne
• Who created the opera Dafne?

  Jacopo Peri
• What is the story of Dafne about?

  Apollo's love for Daphne
• What is the significance of the laurel tree in the story of Dafne?

  Emblem of love and victory
• What is the earliest preserved opera?

  Euridice
• For whom was Euridice created?

  Marriage of King Henry IV and Maria de Medici
• Who is Orpheus in Greek mythology?

  Great musician who journeyed to the underworld
• What are the main components of an opera?

  1. Libretto - text of an opera
  2. Overture - opening instrumental piece
  3. Chorus
  4. Orchestra
  5. Ballet
  6. Acts or Scenes
• What is a recitative in opera?

  Musical declamation in narrative parts
• What is an aria?

  Long-accompanied song for solo voice
• What is the purpose of theater?

  • Craft stories and images
  • Yield emotional experiences
  • Enlighten, educate, persuade, or entertain
• What type of seating is common in Ancient Greek theaters?

  Bowl-shaped tiered seating
• Why did Greek actors wear masks?

  To help the audience understand characters
• What materials were Greek theater masks made from?

  Wood, linen, or cork
• How did masks function in Greek theater?

  Acted like a small megaphone
• What was the purpose of costumes in Greek theater?

  Padded and exaggerated for visibility
• Who is the main character in Oedipus Rex?

  Oedipus
• What tragic fate befalls Oedipus?

  He gouges his eyes out
• What was the role of slaves in Ancient Roman theater?

  They acted as performers
• What types of events were staged in Roman theaters?

  Chariot races, gladiator contests, executions
• What is the Roman amphitheater derived from?

  Greek word meaning "two theaters"
• What special performance might an emperor sponsor?

  A naumachia, or naval battle
• What are the educational benefits of musical theater today?

  • Teaches history
  • Encourages self-expression
  • Communicates personal stories
• What are the characteristics of musical theater?

  • Songs, dances, instrumentals, and acting
  • No need for trained classical musicians
  • Large, exaggerated movements
  • Costumes and makeup shape appearances
• What is the longest-running Broadway show?

  Phantom of the Opera
• How many performances did Phantom of the Opera have?

  13,981 performances
• What awards did Phantom of the Opera win?

  Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Costume
• What is the story of The Lion King about?

  Simba's journey to reclaim his throne
• What is Wicked based on?

  1939 film "The Wizard of Oz"
• What is the main theme of Cats?

  The Jellicle choice of a cat
• What does Les Misérables discuss?

  History, politics, and moral philosophy of France
• What are the types of recreation?

  1. Indoor Recreation
  2. Outdoor Recreation
  3. Active Recreation
  4. Passive Recreation
• What is badminton?

  A net game with a shuttlecock
• How many points are needed to win a badminton set?

  21 points, with a deciding set of 15
• What is table tennis similar to?

  Lawn tennis
• How many points are needed to win a game of table tennis?

  11 points