Opera Flashcards
Majestic
Opera creates a majestic feeling that leaves the audience in awe
Intimidating
Opera is is intimidating because you have many people screaming at you in a foreign language for hours
Sustain
The opera singers must maintain emotion for many hours
Evolution
Opera has evolved from Greek myths set to music to over-the-top productions
Cultivate
Opera singers must cultivate their voices
Grandeur
Grandeur operas are known for their grand themes
Convincingly
The singer convincingly sung the aria
Accessible
Opera has become accessible to everyone
Aria
Sung by one person, expresses emotion
Recitative
Singing dialog
Chorus
Everybody singing at once
Duet
2 people singing
Trio
3 people singing
Intermission
Break in the show
Libretto
Script of the opera