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OperaOpera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. |
1. It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.A) has developed under the influence of musical theaterB) is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestraC) is not a high-budget productionD) is often performed in EuropeE) is the most complex of all the performing arts2. We can understand from the reading that ----.A) people are captivated more by opera than musical theaterB) drama in opera is more important than the musicC) orchestras in operas can vary considerably in sizeD) musical theater relies above all on musicE) there is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera3. It is stated in the reading that ----.A) acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theaterB) many people find musical theater more captivating than operaC) music in musical theater is not as important as it is in operaD) an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choirE) opera doesn't have any properties in common with musical theater |
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1. It is pointed out in the reading that opera |
A) has developed under the influence of musical theaterB) is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestraC) is not a high-budget productionD) is often performed in EuropeE) is the most complex of all the performing arts |
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2. We can understand from the reading that |
A) people are captivated more by opera than musical theaterB) drama in opera is more important than the musicC) orchestras in operas can vary considerably in sizeD) musical theater relies above all on musicE) there is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera |
