Select all the statements that describe the features of opera.Multiple select question.Opera singers do not need to be able to act.Operas can be serious and comic.Historically opera began as entertainment for the working class.Spoken dialogue in opera occurs mainly in comic operas.

Opera 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. 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 choir

Which of the following statements is true about opera?*1 pointA. Opera technique is called bel canto, which means beautiful singingB. Opera singers often sing in Italian and never FrenchC. Opera singers were trained only for a short period of timeD. Opera singers are only asked to sing short phrases and to sing loud

Opera’s dialogues are always sung.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

What are the three sections of an opera?

Select all the statements that describe the opera Giulio Cesare.Multiple select question.Each aria in this opera explores a different aspect of the character.It contains three acts and thirty-two arias.It was initially unpopular, but it later became more successful.It was based on an ancient story.