Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
\da capo\ means ______.
with gusto
\from the head,\ or \from the top\
to be played only in the palace
to the end.

2 multiple choice 1 point
in \cosa sento,\ the counts recurring musical theme is heard
when he accidentally happens upon the countess
when susanna faints
after he discovers cherubino hiding under a dress
just before he draws his sword

Explanation:

Define the term "da capo"

Using the Da Capo Aria knowledge point

The Italian musical term "da capo" literally translates to "from the head," which in musical practice instructs the performer to return to the very beginning (the top) of the piece and play or sing it again.

Analyze the Count's theme in "Cosa sento"

Using the Cosa Sento Characterization knowledge point

In the trio "Cosa sento" from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, the Count's recurring musical theme is associated with his pompous indignation. This specific theme is heard when he narrates how he discovered Cherubino hiding under a dress (specifically, under a dress on a chair in Barbarina's room, which he reenacts by lifting the dress covering Cherubino in Susanna's room).

Answer:

Question 1

• with gusto
• "from the head," or "from the top" (Correct answer)
• to be played only in the palace
• to the end.

Question 2

• when he accidentally happens upon the Countess
• when Susanna faints
• after he discovers Cherubino hiding under a dress (Correct answer)
• just before he draws his sword