MAPEH 4TH Q EXAMINATION

Opera

A staged play or dramatic work whose text or libretto is entirely sung by the characters.

Art Song

A short vocal solo piece based on a poem that is often accompanied by the piano.

Intermedi

Performed between the acts of a play or opera in Italy, including instrumental music and sometimes singing and dancing.

Lied

A German art song.

Lieder

A group of German art songs.

Strophic Form

A musical form where the same melody is played in all stanzas.

Through-Composed Music

A musical form where each stanza of the poem is sung to a new music.

Libretto

The text or story of the opera.

Librettist

The writer of the libretto.

Leitmotif

A leading motive or basic recurring theme.

Aria

A solo song with an instrumental accompaniment.

Bel Canto

An Italian phrase that means beautiful singing.

Recitative

A style of delivery in opera that is performed in the rhythm of natural speech with slight melodic variation.

Opera Seria

A serious opera typically characterized by its grand style.

Opera Buffa

A comic opera.

Franz Schubert

An Austrian composer known for composing 600 lieder, born on January 31, 1797.

Giuseppe Verdi

An Italian composer born on October 10, 1813, known for operas like Rigoletto and La Traviata.

Theatron

The viewing place in ancient Greek theatre, typically open-air structures on sloped hills.

Orchestra

The central area of the theater where plays, dance, and religious rites took place.

Skene

The stage area in ancient Greek theatre.

Parodos

The side entrance in ancient Greek theatre.

Greek Tragedy

A form of drama that combines both serious themes and the element of sacrifice to Dionysus.

Comedy (Greek)

Plays characterized by humor and often satirical content, exemplified by the works of Aristophanes.

Satyric

A form of tragicomedy that is lighter than tragedy and heavier than comedy.

Renaissance

The period of rebirth in European theater that had two main directions: one focusing on Italian history and the other on Elizabethan themes.

Interlude

Short plays staged in the courts and households of nobility in England during the Renaissance.

Aside

A theatrical convention where a character speaks directly to the audience, providing important information.

Soliloquy

A dramatic monologue where a character speaks to themselves, unheard by other characters.

Eavesdropping

A situation in drama where a character overhears information not intended for them.

Indoor Recreation

Activities that can be performed inside a room or class, requiring less space.

Outdoor Recreation

Activities conducted outside, which can include competitive sports and environmental education.

Dodgeball

A game that originated from tribes in Africa, aimed to strengthen unity and strategy among members.