The Elements Of Operas

Question 0

Recitative

Answer 0

Speech like singing the advances the plot. These sings are where the action takes place.

Question 1

Overture

Answer 1

A overture is a musical introduction played by the

Orchestra that often consists of excerpts from the opera.

Question 2

Chorus

Answer 2

A musical piece sung by a group of people. The chorus may be sung or stage or off stage.

Question 3

Aria

Answer 3

A song sung by one person. Arias allow singer to show off while reflecting on their emotion.

Question 4

Libretto

Answer 4

The text or script of an opera

Question 5

Melodrama

Answer 5

A dramatic presentation that exaggerates emotion and action

Question 6

Opera Buffa

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COMIC OPERA, that is always sung in Italian. The jokesters in these operas are always the working class, such as maids peasants or servants, who keep busy by getting the best of their employers. Gioachino Rossini composed in this style

Question 7

Opera seria

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SERIOUS OPERA. These stories are often tragic and typically involve heroes and kings or ancient myths and gods. Some of Handel’s operas are in this style.

Question 8

Grand opera

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SPECTACULAR OPERA. It is performed with elaborate sets and costumes. Many people are needed to make it happen. Grand opera involves royalty, heroism, an elaborate ballet scene, and is often long. Composer Jules Massenet wrote opera in this style. (Stereotypical opera)