Mozart’s Don Giovanni is generally considered to be a(n) _______, although it contains
some humor.
A. concerto. C. symphony.
B. opera seria. D. opera buffa.
2006-12-02 08:43:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
B. Opera Seria
I have to admit my original answer was incorrect - it's actually opera buffa according to the Encyclopedia Brittianica. Rod O's answer made me take a second look. Believe Rod.
2006-12-02 08:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Holly R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an Opera Buffa despite its serious nature. The presence of patter and dialogue put it in the buffa tradition. Opera Seria would use secco recitative, spoken words accompanied by the harpischord.
2006-12-02 10:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
B definitely, as others have said -- it has a tragic ending for its central character, despite Mozart getting the last laugh in the coda.
2006-12-02 08:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by blueowlboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opera seria
2006-12-02 12:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, why is this question in the book section? Mozart is obviously not an author. He was a musician.
2006-12-02 09:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by therealj5girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
B (seria means serious)
2006-12-02 08:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by jcresnick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋