Musical Theater

What is the origin of American musical theater?

• European operetta

• African folk music

• Asian classical music

• Native American chants

Which musical is George Gershwin's masterpiece?

• The Sound of Music

• Porgy and Bess

• Phantom of the Opera

• Les Misérables

Which musical by Leonard Bernstein updates the Romeo and Juliet legend?

• My Fair Lady

• West Side Story

• Oklahoma!

• The King and I

The setting of 'Porgy and Bess' is:

• Charleston, South Carolina

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Savannah, Georgia

• Memphis, Tennessee

Describe the plot of 'Porgy and Bess' as mentioned in the text.

• A love story set in the fictional Catfish Row, a poor African-American neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina.

• A historical account of the American Civil War.

• A science fiction tale about space exploration.

• A mystery novel set in Victorian England.

George Gershwin was a famous American composer known for his contributions to which field?

• Classical Music

• Jazz Music

• Rock Music

• Electronic Music

Which of the following works by George Gershwin was the first musical to win a Pulitzer for drama?

• Rhapsody in Blue

• Lady, Be Good

• Of Thee I Sing

• Porgy and Bess

Fill in the blank: George Gershwin's folk opera _______ is considered his masterpiece.

Gershwin successfully united jazz with which style of music?

• Classical

• Rock

• Blues

• Country

Describe the melody of 'Summertime' as mentioned in the listening guide.

• The melody is lively and fast-paced.

• The melody is slow and bluesy.

• The melody is complex and dissonant.

• The melody is upbeat and cheerful.