Opera

Question 0

Majestic

Answer 0

Showing impressive beauty, over the top

-Opera singers have may have high confidence as they sing

Question 1

Intimidating

Answer 1

To frighten or scare; makes you nervous

-Opera is very loud and the opera singers are very good

Question 2

Sustain

Answer 2

To support or hold

-Singers need to support their voices

Question 3

Evolution

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Change in characteristics over many generations

-The way opera has changed with modern day (sets, costumes, storyline)

Question 4

Cultivate

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To acquire or develop

-To have a very powerful voice, you have to practice and develop that voice

Question 5

Convincingly

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Believable

-Opera singers must convincingly portray themselves as the characters they play.

Question 6

Grandeur

Answer 6

Splendor or impressiveness

-Many operas have a lot of power and become very impressive to others

Question 7

Accessible

Answer 7

To be reached or approached

-Many of today’s operas are in English and/or easy to follow

Question 8

Overture

Answer 8

The musical introduction played by the orchestra that includes parts, or excerpts from the opera.

Question 9

Recitative

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ACTION

Speech like singing that advances the plot and fills the spaces between the arias and choruses

Question 10

Chorus

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A musical piece sung by a group of people.

Question 11

Aria

Answer 11

EMOTION

A piece of music that sounds like a song.

Question 12

Libretto

Answer 12

Text of the opera (script)

Question 13

Opera Buffa

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Comic opera

Question 14

Opera Seria

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Serious opera

Question 15

Grand opera

Answer 15

Spectacular opera