Of the following passage assertions, which one is LEAST supported by evidence or an example in the passage?A.Callas’s performances are characterized by their authenticity.B.Callas’s editions of some operas scarcely resembled the composers’ originals.C.Callas’s understanding of performance practice was quite unstudied.D.Callas was the putative champion of dormant traditions in opera.

Which of the following views is most contrary to the author’s opinion regarding the largely unedited sections of music retained in Callas performances?A.They are considered beautiful by most listeners.B.They were left unedited to highlight Callas’s voice.C.They contain some necessary editing.D.They do not help “keep the action moving.”

Some critics of Wagner’s operas argue that we should no longer produce or listen to his operas because the composer’s ideology is so repugnant that his art should be erased.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

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

Suppose that a long-dormant ballet is being revived. Based on the passage discussion of how operas were edited for Callas, one can most reasonably infer that the passage author would prefer changes to the ballet that:A.make it easier to perform.B.retain its original style.C.modify its form.D.help to “keep the action moving.”Previous Navigation Next

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