OPERA Flashcards
form of theater in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers.
opera
opera is usually staged WITHOUT/WITH (?) microphones
without
orchestral introduction to a musical work (often dramatic)
also an independent instrumental
overture
written text of an opera.
essentially script of production, containing lyrics to songs as well as any spoken dialogue.
libretto
rhythmically vocal style that imitates natural inflections of speech.
“Narrative style of singing”
recitative
a song in the opera
usually sung by a lead role
aria
composed by Felipe Padilla de León, libretto by Guillermo Tolentino
noli me tangere opera
sung entirely in Tagalog & considered first full-length Filipino opera.
noli me tangere opera
Epitome of the Filipina
maria clara
Cabeza de barangay
capitan tiago
common Filipino who fights for his rights.
elias
educated Indio.
Pilosopo Tasyo
Sisa, Crispin, and Basilio
Family unfairly untreated
espousing Spanish traditions to exhibit her extravagant
Dona Victorina
what are their voice types?
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra:
Maria Clara:
Sisa:
Padre Damaso:
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra: Tenor
Maria Clara: Soprano
Sisa: Soprano
Padre Damaso: Bass