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Introducing Opera for Beginners

This multimedia-rich OER module offers an engaging introduction to opera for general education and beginning music students. It explores the history, cultural impact, and expressive power of opera through high-quality TED-Ed video case studies of three iconic arias: the Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute, the Toreador Song from Carmen...

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Arts / Music / Performance

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Material Type:: Case Study
Date Added to MERLOT:: May 18, 2025
Date Modified in MERLOT:: May 18, 2025
Author:: Maria Briggs
Submitter:: Maria Briggs

Primary Audience:: College General Ed
Technical Format:: Document (e.g. Word), Image, Video, Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:: 📱 Device Access A computer, tablet, or smartphone capable of playing video and audio Headphones or speakers recommended for clear audio playback 🌐 Internet Requirements Stable internet connection (minimum 1.5 Mbps recommended for streaming TED-Ed videos) Access to YouTube or TED-Ed (ensure institutional firewalls don’t block these platforms) 🔗 Supported Platforms Compatible with all major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge Module works on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebooks 📂 File and Media Access Ability to view embedded images, PDFs, or slides if downloaded or shared through platforms like Canvas, MERLOT, or Google Drive Access to video lessons via TED-Ed links: The Magic Flute – Queen of the Night Aria Toreador from Carmen Chiedi all’aura lusinghiera from L’elisir d’amore 📝 Quiz Completion Quiz can be completed: In class (paper or online form) Through a learning management system (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, or Google Classroom if provided 🧾 PDF/Print Option (optional) Students may download or print the module as a PDF if offline access is needed (instructor may provide printable version)
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Yes
Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal