Opera Flashcards
How does majestic relate to opera?
A simple story told in a fancy way
How can intimidating relate to opera?
There are:
No words
Seem very hard to understand
Sung in different language
How does sustain relate to opera?
The performers have to be able to sustain the mood and suspense of the opera
How does evolution relate to opera?
Operas change over a period of time. The way they are written and the way they are preformed have changed.
How does cultivate relate to opera?
The opera singers had to cultivate their voices
How does the word convincingly relate to opera?
The opera singers have to transforms themselves into different characters convincingly.
How does the word grandeur relate to opera?
The way the opera is preformed is very grandeur and so is the music
How does the word accessible relate to opera?
Operas have became more accessible to Americans and different ages because they now are sung in English as well as German and Italian.
Definition of aria
A song sung by one person so they can reflect in their emotions( who they want to kill or who they love) and show off to the audience.
Definition of recitative
Speech like singing where the action takes place
Definition of overture
The musical introduction preformed by the orchestra with pieces from the opera in it.
Definition of chorus
A musical piece sung by a group of people on stage or off stage.
Definition of liberetto
Text or script of an opera
Definition of Opera buffa
Comical opera
Definition of opera Seria
Serious opera
