Ch. 46
The Nutcracker is based on a fanciful story by
E. T. A. Hoffmann.
Which of the following is an opera by Tchaikovsky?
Eugene Onegin
Ballet was first featured in Russian opera in the Romantic era.
False
The Nutcracker is based on a story originally written by the Romantic writer Victor Hugo and expanded by E. T. A. Hoffmann.
False
Ballet was featured in operas by _____ composers.
French
Tchaikovsky's three ballets were all choreographed by
Marius Petipa
Which of the following was NOT a famous ballet written by Tchaikovsky?
Romeo and Juliet
Tchaikovsky was a famous ______ composer.
Russian
Which statement is NOT true? The Nutcracker was choreographed by French-born Marius Petipa. The Nutcracker was Tchaikovsky's only ballet NOT choreographed by Marius Petipa. Tchaikovsky included unusual instruments and exotic dances in The Nutcracker. In The Nutcracker, a wooden toy comes alive.
The Nutcracker was Tchaikovsky's only ballet NOT choreographed by Marius Petipa.
Which of the following describes the celesta?
bell-like timbre
Tchaikovsky lived and worked mostly in Paris.
false
What was an Italian precursor to ballet?
intermedio
Beyond ballet, Tchaikovsky was also a noted composer of
operas. symphonies. concertos.
Nadezhda von Meck's arrangement with Tchaikovsky had one stipulation
that they never met
Which movement of The Nutcracker is based on a Russian dance?
trepak
Tchaikovsky struggled with attacks of depression.
true
The pas de deux, or dance for two, was developed by the choreographer Marius Petipa.
true
Tchaikovsky was the first Russian
whose music appealed to Western tastes
Tchaikovsky conducted at the inaugural concert of which famous concert hall?
Carnegie Hall, New York City
During what time of year is The Nutcracker usually performed?
Christmas
Which new instrument did Tchaikovsky introduce to ballet?
celesta
Ballet was part of the court of Louis XIV.
false
What did the choreographer Marius Petipa invent?
pas de deux
Nadezhda von Meck's relationship with Tchaikovsky was that of his
patron
Ballet has been a part of theatrical entertainments since the Renaissance.
true
