Question 1

Broadway has recently revived many older musicals for which of the following reasons?&#10;A) aesthetic&#10;B) financial&#10;C) lack of imagination&#10;D) no available story lines

Accepted Answer

Reviving older musicals is often seen as a safer financial investment than producing a brand new musical with unknown appeal. These shows already have an established fan base and recognizable title, which can draw in audiences and increase ticket sales.

Question 2

La Boheme and Madama Butterfly represent which of the following genres?&#10;A) &#34;verismo&#34; opera&#10;B) silent film&#10;C) Broadway musical&#10;D) children's musical

Accepted Answer

La Boheme and Madama Butterfly are both examples of "verismo" opera, a genre that emerged in Italy in the 1890s and focused on realistic depictions of everyday life, often portraying the struggles of ordinary people.

Question 3

The connection between music and theatre dates back to&#10;A) Nineteenth century Italy&#10;B) ancient Greece&#10;C) Sixteenth century Germany&#10;D) Eighteenth century America

Accepted Answer

The connection between music and theatre can be traced back to ancient Greece, where musical performances were often integrated into theatrical productions.

Question 4

Which of the following blends of music and drama is least related to the vernacular?&#10;A) film&#10;B) opera&#10;C) Broadway music&#10;D) musical theater

Accepted Answer

Opera is typically sung in a classical language (such as Italian, German or French) and often features formal poetic structures, making it less related to the vernacular than the other options.

Question 5

Early American musical theatre was imported from&#10;A) Greece&#10;B) England&#10;C) Germany&#10;D) Italy

Accepted Answer

Early American musical theatre was primarily influenced by English musical theatre, with shows such as "The Beggar's Opera" and "The Black Crook" being significant imports. While there were certainly influences from other countries as well, such as Italian opera and German operetta, the English influence was the most prominent.

Question 6

The inclusion of provocative dance scenes in musicals reflected which of the following trends in American culture?&#10;A) the waning of the severe Protestant ethic&#10;B) the growth of diversity in America&#10;C) the legalization of alcohol sales&#10;D) the grounding in European traditions

Accepted Answer

The inclusion of provocative dance scenes in musicals reflected the waning of the severe Protestant ethic. This can be seen in the growing acceptance and celebration of sexuality, sensuality, and pleasure in mainstream culture during the early to mid-20th century, which was a departure from the Puritan values that had previously dominated American society.

Deck 30: Music for Theater and Film