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Don Giovanni, Opera Buffa or Seria

Briefly explain why Mozart's opera Don Giovanni could be viewed as an Opera Seria. Than explain why it may be considered an opera buffa. Finally tell me whether you feel it is seria, buffa or something else.

Rubric Code: V4936W

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Subject: Music

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Written Resonse
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 25 pts	Good 33 pts
Explaination of Seria	Poor Student does not define the opera as seria	Fair Student mentions that it is a serious opera but doesn't give many specifics	Good Students accuaratly notes the somewhat dark and serious story line and provides details from the plot.
Explanaition of Buffa	Poor Student does not define the opera as buffa	Fair Student mentions that the opera is comic but does not give many specifics.	Good Student notes similarities to other Mozart operas- flow from scene to scene, use of ensembles, fast pace. Notes character of Leporello as comic relief
Opinion	Poor No real opinion is offered.	Fair Student provides an opinion but does not give clear explanation.	Good Student gives a clear explanation for choice of opera type