Drama

Drama

The art or practice of writing or producing dramatic works via any artistic medium.

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embellishment

Drama; Opera

Decorations or extra notes added to an existing melodic line. In the Baroque and the bel canto eras, embellishing a vocal line whenever it was repeated was standard practice.

encore

Drama; Opera

‘Again’; A term the audience calls out to the performers when they wish the performers to repeat what has just been sung.

ensemble

Drama; Opera

Two or more people singing at the same time, or the music written for such a group.

falsetto

Drama; Opera

A method of singing above the natural range of the male voice. Often used in opera for comic effects such as a man imitating a woman.

finale

Drama; Opera

The end of the scene, act, opera where often the entire ensemble gathers for the last musical scene usually involving some recapitulation of the music and action.