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Drama

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

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double aria
Drama; Opera

An aria which consists of two parts. The first part, or cavatina, is usually slow and the second, or cabaletta is faster. There is often recitative between the two sections.

dramaturg
Drama; Opera

One who suggests repertory, advises on the suitability of competing editions of operas and writes or edits material for program books and supertitles.

dresser
Drama; Opera

A member of the backstage staff who helps the artists change their costumes. The principal singers usually have their own dresser. Supers and chorus members share dressers.

electrician
Drama; Opera

One who is charged with executing the lighting design according to the specifications of the lighting designer.

general director
Drama; Opera

The head of an opera company. The one ultimately responsible for all artistic and financial aspects of everything in which the company is involved.

impresario
Drama; Opera

A person who sponsors entertainment. In opera, the general director of an opera company.

interlude
Drama; Opera

A short piece of instrumental music played between scenes or acts.

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