Vocab list 13 Flashcards
Opera
A performance in which actors sing all/most of the words. accompanied by an orchestra.
Aria
An elaborate melody sung by a single voice
Diva
The main female singer in an opera company
Prima Donna
The main female singer in an opera company
Libretto
The words of an opera or musical
Orchestra
A group of musicians who play classical music together, lead by a conductor
Bravo! Brava!
Shout of Approval
Chorus
A group of singers
Lyric Tenor
A beautiful high male voice
Coloratura
A style of singing usually in an opera that contains a lot of high notes sung very fast, or a singer who is able to perform this.
Contralto
The lowest female singing voice
Encore
An extra piece of music performed at the request of the audience
A performance in which actors sing all/most of the words. accompanied by an orchestra.
Opera
An elaborate melody sung by a single voice
Aria
The main female singer in an opera company
Prima Donna/ Diva
