1. Which of the following is the name of the primary type of Indonesian orchestral ensemble?
A. Gamelan Correct
B. Harmonium
C. Sangeet
D. Chamber orchestra
E. Singing bowls
Explanation
Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian orchestral ensemble, typically featuring metallophones, gongs, and drums, known for its unique sound and cultural significance. The harmonium is a keyboard instrument, sangeet is a broad term for Indian music and dance, chamber orchestras are Western ensembles, and singing bowls are used in meditation, not orchestral music.
2. Which of the following is an early Baroque opera?
A. Gioacchino Rossini's The Barber of Seville
B. Igor Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress
C. Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo Correct
D. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
E. Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann
Explanation
Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, composed in 1607, is considered one of the earliest Baroque operas, marking the birth of the genre. Rossini's opera is from the 19th century, Stravinsky's from the 20th century, Mozart's from the Classical period, and Offenbach's from the Romantic era, none of which are early Baroque.
3. Luciano Pavarotti was best known as
A. a conductor
B. a stage director
C. an opera singer Correct
D. a choreographer
E. a cellist
Explanation
Luciano Pavarotti was a world-renowned Italian opera singer, celebrated for his powerful tenor voice and performances in operas like La Boheme. He was not known for conducting, directing, choreography, or playing the cello.
4. Commedia dell'arte is known primarily for its use of
A. elaborate set designs
B. a chorus
C. stock characters and improvisation Correct
D. subtle plots
E. animals representing human characteristics
Explanation
Commedia dell'arte, a form of Italian theater, relies on stock characters like Harlequin and improvised performances within a set framework. It does not typically use elaborate sets, a chorus, subtle plots, or animals as allegories.
5. The Dies irae is a traditional element of
A. the requiem mass Correct
B. opera buffa
C. the English oratorio
D. the Italian madrigal
E. the concerto grosso
Explanation
The Dies irae is a medieval Latin hymn traditionally included in the requiem mass, a Catholic funeral service. It is not part of opera buffa (comic opera), English oratorios, Italian madrigals, or concerto grosso (instrumental music).