About this Study Set
This study set covers Opera through
18 practice questions.
A quiz covering fundamental facts about opera history, terminology, and iconic works. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Opera Essentials study set below.
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1
What is the term for the text or script of an opera?
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A
Libretto
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B
Score
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C
Overture
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D
Aria
2
Which famous Italian city is home to the world-renowned opera house 'La Scala'?
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A
Rome
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B
Venice
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C
Milan
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D
Florence
3
In opera, what is the term for a solo vocal piece that expresses a character's emotions?
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A
Recitative
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B
Aria
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C
Chorus
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D
Duet
4
What is the name of the orchestral piece that typically begins an opera performance?
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A
Finale
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B
Intermission
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C
Overture
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D
Cadenza
5
Which composer wrote the famous opera 'The Magic Flute'?
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A
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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B
Ludwig van Beethoven
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C
Giuseppe Verdi
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D
Giacomo Puccini
6
What is the highest female singing voice range in opera?
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A
Contralto
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B
Mezzo-soprano
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C
Soprano
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D
Baritone
7
Which famous opera features the popular aria 'Nessun Dorma'?
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A
Carmen
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B
Turandot
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C
The Barber of Seville
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D
Don Giovanni
8
Who is the title character in Georges Bizet's famous opera set in Spain?
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A
Tosca
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B
Aida
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C
Carmen
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D
Lucia
9
What is the name of the structure where the orchestra sits in an opera house?
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A
Balcony
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B
Gallery
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C
Pit
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D
Stalls
10
Which musical term describes a singer who can perform in both male and female ranges?
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A
Countertenor
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B
Bass
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C
Tenor
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D
Baritone
11
What is the lowest male singing voice in opera?
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A
Baritone
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B
Tenor
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C
Bass
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D
Countertenor
12
In which language were the majority of the most famous 18th-century operas originally written?
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A
English
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B
German
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C
Italian
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D
French
13
What is the term for the artistic movement characterized by realistic and often gritty subjects in opera?
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A
Verismo
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B
Baroque
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C
Classical
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D
Romantic
14
Which legendary opera singer was known as 'La Divina'?
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A
Maria Callas
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B
Renée Fleming
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C
Luciano Pavarotti
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D
Joan Sutherland
15
What is the term for a performance style where words are sung in a rhythmic, speech-like manner?
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A
Aria
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B
Recitative
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C
Coloratura
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D
Libretto
16
Which of these is a famous opera by Giacomo Puccini about a Japanese geisha?
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A
La Bohème
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B
Madama Butterfly
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C
Tosca
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D
Rigoletto
17
What is the term for a singer who performs a specific, often virtuosic, vocal style involving rapid runs and trills?
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A
Coloratura
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B
Baritone
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C
Bass
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D
Chorus
18
Which opera house is located on Bennelong Point in Sydney, Australia?
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A
The Royal Opera House
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B
The Sydney Opera House
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C
La Fenice
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D
Vienna State Opera
