Opera Quiz Study Guide Flashcards
Majestic
An opera relates to the word majestic because the costumes and make-up in an opera are majestic because it isn’t make-up you see everyday. It is also majestic because of the way the story is told.
Intimidating
Intimidating relates to opera because it is spoken in many different languages. This makes it intimidating because if someone were to watch an opera in a language they don’t understand it might intimidate them.
Sustain
Opera relates to the word sustain because actors must sustain a note for a certain amount of time
Evolution
Evolution relates to opera because there was a certain period of time where opera was very popular. ( known as evolution of opera)
Cultivate
Cultivate relates to opera because actors must be trained for their voices and acting skills.
Grandeur
Grandeur relates to opera because an opera is very grand and big and known.
Convincingly
An actor in an opera must be convincing as their part in the opera.
Accessible
Throughout the years of opera shows have been a lot more accessible. More casual people had start going to operas.
Aria
A song sung by one person. Telling their emotions.
Recitative
Speech-like singing. Telling actions.
Overture
Musical introduction. Plays excerpts from pieces of music in the opera.
Chorus
Sung by a group of people. Sung on or off stage
Libretto
Text or script of opera
Opera buffa
Comical opera
Opera seria
Serious opera
