Opera

Question 1

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics.

Answer 1

Refer: quy cho
originate: bắt đầu, phát minh
Convey: chuyên chở, truyền đạt
vocal: phát âm bằng lời

Question 2

By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role.

Answer 2

theater: rạp nhà hát
primary: chủ yếu căn bản quan trọng nhất
lesser: ít nhỏ kém hơn

Question 3

The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

Answer 3

accompany: đi cùng với
ensemble: đồng diễn, đoàn múa hát
symphonic: giao hưởng
orchestea: ban nhạc đoàn nhạc