Drama

Drama

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

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proscenium

Drama; Opera

The part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra pit.

quartet

Drama; Opera

A musical piece for four voices.

raked stage

Drama; Opera

A stage that is sloped upward toward the rear of the stage allowing audience patrons seated at the back of the theater to see performers at the rear of the stage.

rallentando

Drama; Opera

A musical direction meaning to slow down.

range

Drama; Opera

When referring to operatic voices, the highest to the lowest note that a singer can successfully sing.

recitative

Drama; Opera

A passage of dialogue which is recited more or less like prose speech.

recitativo

Drama; Opera

“recitative”; A musical form that imitates rapid speech, accompanied either by continuo (recitativo secco (dry)) or by the full orchestra (recitativo accompagnato (accompanied)). ...