Music is almost always used in film to underscore scenes. However, it is rarely used in live theatre. Why do you think this is the case? Do you think that music would be effective in theatre? Why or why not?

Identify the trait that is not typical of Wagner’s music dramas

a. avoids melodic repetition, symmetry, and regular cadences b. a seamless flow of undifferentiated solo singing and declamation c. near total absence of ensemble singing d. decreased the importance of the aria and increased the role of the orchestra e. makes the orchestra sound like the strumming of a big guitar

Despite his lack of formal artistic training, the Symbolist artist _____ had a strong sense of design

A) ?Paul Cézanne B) ?Henri Rousseau C) ?Victor Horta D) ?Georges Seurat