Opera

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mode

Drama; Opera

A scale or selection of notes used as the basis for compositions; implies the expressive character of a piece.

movement

Drama; Opera

A complete musical section of a larger work, such as a symphony, sonata, suite, or concerto, which can be played by itself.

musical

Drama; Opera

Theater Music in a theatrical or stage production with music being the primary medium.

A play that is sung. In opera, singing is the way characters express themselves. ‘Opera’ is the Latin word for ‘opus’. Opera involves many different arts; singing, acting, orchestral playing, scenic ...

opera buffa

Drama; Opera

A style of comic opera popular in the Baroque period and in Italy in the 19th c. Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore is an example.

opera seria

Drama; Opera

Opera with dramatic and intense plots.

operetta

Drama; Opera

Literally means little opera. Light, effervescent, theatrical, these compositions are based on simple plots that contain spoken dialogue, dancing, practical jokes, mistaken identities. Popular in ...