Opera Flashcards
How does MAJESTIC relate to opera?
A simple story is told in a majestic and or fancy way
How does INTIMIDATING relate to opera
High level of drama, foreign language, loud, costumes
How does SUSTAIN relate to opera?
Strong plots and continuous music help sustain the mood and suspense in the opera. Opera singers must be able to sustain (hold) long notes.
How does EVOLUTION relate to opera?
Opera has changed based on the composers and times they’ve written it. The subject material and stories have changed.
How does CULTIVATE relate to opera?
Opera singers cultivate or “grow” their voice by training for success
How does CONVINCINGLY relate to opera?
Opera singers who convincingly change their appearance and emotion for a character creates more emotion and drama in the opera
How does GRANDEUR relate to opera?
The grandeur (largeness) of the opera, costumes, music, makes it more enjoyable.
How does ACCESSIBLE relate to opera?
English translations in opera house makes opera more accessible to audience. More opera places and less money cost for younger audience. Add to experience.
What does ARIA mean?
Song sung by one person. Shows emotions.
What does RECITATIVE mean?
Speech like singing, followed by short chords, action.
What does OVERTURE mean?
Musical introduction played by orchestra before opera, excerpts from opera.
What does the CHORUS mean.
A musical piece sung by a group of people
What does LIBRETTO mean?
Text or script of opera
What is OPERA BUFFA? Give an example.
Comic opera. Ex: servants getting the best of their wealthy boss.
What is OPERA SERIA?
Serious opera. Hero’s, kings, tragic.
