Defying Gravity

Which best loved film is this musical based on?

• The Sound of Music

• The Witches of Eastwick

• The Wizard of Oz

• Mary Poppins

When is Defying Gravity sung in the musical?

• End of the Act One (finale)

• Opening to the musical

• Opening to second act

• End of the musical (Big Finale)

What type of song is Defying Gravity

• Aria

• Solo

• Chorus

• Duet

What is the structure of Defying Gravity?

• Sonata form

• Verse- chorus

• Rondo

• Ground Bass

How would you describe the treatment of the words 'I hope you're happy...' at the start?

• Melismatic

• recitative

• syllabic

• word painting

What does recitative mean?

• speech rhythms

• operatic style

• large range

• impressive style

How would you describe the group of instruments playing the accompaniment

• Chamber group

• ensemble

• orchestra

• backing track

What does 'tutti' mean?

• Don't play

• Pause

• Rest

• All together

What type of sound (timbre) does a glockenspiel have?

• Dull Wooden

• Quiet Breathy

• Bright Metallic

• Low Muffled

What type of voice is required for Glinda?

• Soprano

• Mezzo soprano

• Alto

• Mezzo Alto