Describe the emergence of Beijing Opera. What are the main characteristics of that form?
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ANSWER:Beijing
Opera came into prominence in the nineteenth century and developed as a hybrid
from from several regional forms brought to Beijing in 1790 to celebrate the emperor's
birthday.
A theatrical rather than a literary form, a Beijing Opera performance usually comprises a
series of selections from longer works.
A performance also includes acrobatic displays.
A text is merely an outline for a performance and the author is not even listed on the
program.
All of the plays have a happy ending.
Each troupe has its own version of the plays they perform.
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pain and suffering?
a. Haydn’s Quartet Op. 73, No. 3, the “Emperor” b. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 c. Mozart’s Don Giovanni d. Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata e. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
Schoenberg and other composers who wrote tone row music were also very interested in
a. rhythmic patterns b. unusual harmonies c. combinations of instruments and singers d. manipulation of timbres e. Classical forms