Question

in \cosa sento,\ when does the count shift to the more syllabic, declamatory style of singing?

• when relating his encounter with cherubino the day before
• when he thinks he is alone
• after finding figaro in the closet
• when propositioning susanna

4 multiple choice 1 point
in \cosa sento,\ whose melody is rapid and fluttering, showing the characters state of agitation?

• cherubino
• susanna
• basilio
• the count

5 multiple choice 1 point
in \cosa sento,\ whose melody is slow and rising, showing the characters state of determination?

• the count
• basilio
• cherubino
• susanna

6 multiple choice 1 point
in \cosa sento,\ whose melody is whiny and hesitant, showing the characters state of embarrassment?

Explanation:

Analyze the Count's vocal style shift

Using the Mozart Opera Analysis and The Marriage of Figaro knowledge points, we examine the trio "Cosa sento" from Act I of The Marriage of Figaro. The Count's vocal line shifts from a lyrical, melodic style to a rapid, syllabic, declamatory style (recitative-like) when he begins to narrate his encounter with Cherubino the day before ("Parlo in armonia...").

Identify the character with rapid, fluttering melody

Using the Mozart Opera Analysis and The Marriage of Figaro knowledge points, we analyze the musical characterization of the three roles in the trio. Susanna's melody is rapid, breathless, and fluttering, which musically depicts her state of extreme agitation and panic as she fears the Count will discover Cherubino hidden in the room.

Identify the character with slow, rising melody

Using the Mozart Opera Analysis and The Marriage of Figaro knowledge points, we look at the opening of the trio. The Count begins with a slow, rising, and authoritative melody ("Cosa sento! Tosto andate..."), which musically represents his state of determination, power, and anger upon hearing Basilio's gossip.

Identify the character with whiny, hesitant melody

Using the Mozart Opera Analysis and The Marriage of Figaro knowledge points, we analyze Basilio's musical theme. Basilio's melody is whiny, hesitant, and slippery, reflecting his hypocritical, gossiping nature and his embarrassment/insincere apology when confronted by the Count.

Answer:

Question 1

• when relating his encounter with Cherubino the day before (Correct answer)
• when he thinks he is alone
• after finding Figaro in the closet
• when propositioning Susanna

Question 2

• Cherubino
• Susanna (Correct answer)
• Basilio
• the Count

Question 3

• the Count (Correct answer)
• Basilio
• Cherubino
• Susanna

Question 4

• the Count
• Basilio (Correct answer)
• Cherubino
• Susanna