Can you recognize Puccini by ear?
Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) was an Italian opera composer, known for La bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. In Guess the Composer, you hear up to 30 seconds of music and name the composer.
How to recognize Puccini
Listen for soaring vocal lines doubled by the strings and a rich, cinematic orchestra. The melodies swell into emotional climaxes, sometimes with scales drawn from distant musical traditions.
Who can Puccini be mistaken for?
Listeners may confuse this music with that of Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni or Jules Massenet.
How hard is Puccini in the game?
The game has up to 21 excerpts by Puccini, depending on your country, and most are at the Hard level.
Pieces you may hear
- Gianni Schicchi
- Manon Lescaut
- Le Villi
- Il tabarro
- Madame Butterfly
- Suor Angelica
Portrait: Unknown author · Public domain.
