SUMMATIVE TEST IN MUSIC
Instructions: Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
1. What is the proper name for Schubert's songs?
a. Lieder
b. Opera
c. Symphony
d. Cantata
2. Which composer is known for his opera "Carmen"?
a. Giuseppe Verdi
b. Giacomo Puccini
c. Richard Wagner
d. Georges Bizet
3. What is the main characteristic of the Romantic period in music?
a. Constraint and conformity
b. Emotional subjectivity
c. Simple and balanced costumes and scenery
d. Focus on traditional myths and legends
4. What is the "bel canto" technique?
a. A style of singing that emphasizes speed and agility
b. A type of musical composition that uses only instruments
c. A vocal technique that focuses on breath control and beautiful melodies
d. A style of opera that uses only spoken dialogue
5. What is the role of the libretto in an opera?
a. It provides the musical score for the opera
b. It is the text of the opera, containing the story and dialogue
c. It is the name of the composer of the opera
d. It is the name of the lead singer in the opera
6. Which of the following is NOT a component of an opera?
a. Aria
b. Recitative
c. Symphony
d. Chorus
7. What is the purpose of the orchestra in an opera?
a. To provide the background music and create atmosphere
b. To sing the lead roles in the opera
c. To create the costumes and scenery for the opera
d. To write the libretto for the opera
8. What is the difference between a soprano and a contralto?
a. A soprano is a male singer, while a contralto is a female singer
b. A soprano has a higher vocal range than a contralto
c. A contralto is a more powerful voice than a soprano
d. A soprano is a more common voice type than a contralto
9. What is the difference between a strophic and a through-composed art
song?
a. A strophic song uses the same music for each verse, while a through-
composed song uses different music for each verse
b. A strophic song is sung by a solo singer, while a through-composed
song is sung by a chorus
c. A strophic song is typically longer than a through-composed song
d. A strophic song is more complex than a through-composed song
10. What is the significance of the Romantic period in opera?
a. It marked the beginning of opera as a musical form
b. It saw the development of a more emotional and expressive style of
opera
c. It was a time of great innovation in opera, with the introduction of new
technologies
d. It was a time of decline in opera, with fewer composers writing new
works
Matching (11-20): Match the composer in Column A with their famous
opera in Column B.
Column A Column B
11. Giuseppe Verdi a. La Boheme
12. Giacomo Puccini b. Carmen
13. Richard Wagner c. Rigoletto
14. Franz Schubert d. Die Walkyrie
15. Georges Bizet e. Lieder
Fill in the Blank
21. The proper name for Schubert's songs is ________________.
22. The opera "La Boheme" was composed by ___________________.
23. The opera "Carmen" was composed
by ___________________________.
24. Opera singers make use of a technique called
“_____________________”.
25. Opera is a ___________ set to music.
26-30 Name at least five famous opera composers of the Romantic
period:
