Introduction to Musical Theatre Test

Fill in the blank: The origins of Musical Theatre date back to Ancient _____________.

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• China

The word music comes from which Greek word that means goddesses of arts and science?

The word theatre comes from which Greek word that means a place for viewing?

• Theatron

• Agora

• Stoa

• Odeon

The group of people that told the stories so the lyrics could focus on the characters’ emotions was called:

• Audience

• Orchestra

• Greek Chorus

• Director

In the 17th century, people used two main types of songs for storytelling. The speaking kind of song was called:

• Recitative

• Aria

• Chorale

• Ballad

What is the name of the smoother kind of song meant for showing emotion?

Describe intermedi.

7. ______ became one of the most primary sources of musical and theatrical entertainment.

In 1750, when Thomas Kean and Walter Murray began a theatre company on Nassau Street in New York City, it was the beginning of _____________.

What was the first book musical?

• Ragtime

• Show Boat

• Ziegfeld’s Follies

• The Color Purple