To provide an objective analysis of an opera performance.

To promote a particular opera or opera company.

To entertain the reader with witty commentary.

To educate the reader about opera history and theory.

A synopsis of the opera's plot.

An analysis of the music and libretto.

An evaluation of the singers' performances.

A discussion of the staging and direction.

All of the above.

An opera review is more subjective than an opera criticism.

An opera criticism is more scholarly than an opera review.

An opera review is typically written by a journalist, while an opera criticism is typically written by an academic.

An opera review is shorter than an opera criticism.

None of the above.

Knowledge of opera history and theory.

A strong understanding of music and libretto.

The ability to write clearly and concisely.

The ability to be objective and fair.

All of the above.

The increasing popularity of online opera reviews.

The decline in print media.

The rising cost of opera tickets.

The lack of diversity in opera criticism.

All of the above.

By writing positive reviews of opera performances.

By educating the public about opera history and theory.

By advocating for government funding of opera.

By encouraging young people to attend opera performances.

All of the above.

Opera criticism will become more digital.

Opera criticism will become more diverse.

Opera criticism will become more scholarly.

Opera criticism will become more accessible to the general public.

All of the above.

A synopsis of the opera's plot.

An analysis of the music and libretto.

An evaluation of the singers' performances.

A discussion of the staging and direction.

A review of the opera's costumes and sets.

To provide a brief overview of the opera's plot.

To analyze the opera's music and libretto.

To evaluate the singers' performances.

To discuss the staging and direction.

None of the above.

The libretto is the text of the opera, while the score is the music.

The libretto is the story of the opera, while the score is the music.

The libretto is the words of the opera, while the score is the music.

The libretto is the lyrics of the opera, while the score is the music.

None of the above.

To lead the orchestra.

To direct the singers.

To coordinate the staging and direction.

All of the above.

None of the above.

An aria is a solo song, while a recitative is a sung dialogue.

An aria is a song with a melody, while a recitative is a song without a melody.

An aria is a song with a text, while a recitative is a song without a text.

An aria is a song with a chorus, while a recitative is a song without a chorus.

None of the above.

To provide commentary on the action.

To add to the spectacle of the performance.

To provide a sense of unity and cohesion.

All of the above.

None of the above.

An opera is typically sung in a foreign language, while a musical is typically sung in English.

An opera is typically based on a classical story or myth, while a musical is typically based on a contemporary story.

An opera is typically performed in a concert hall, while a musical is typically performed in a theater.

All of the above.

None of the above.

La Traviata.

Carmen.

The Magic Flute.

Rigoletto.

All of the above.