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intermission

Drama; Opera

A long break, usually about 20 minutes, between the acts of an opera, during which the audience is free to move around.

librarian

Drama; Opera

In charge of preparing the music for the orchestra. Scores are usually rented and have to be annotated to reflect cuts and other changes for a given production.

magic opera

Drama; Opera

An opera in which there are many magical effects and often animals appearing on stage. Often the plot of a magic opera involves the rescue of one of the major characters.

To sing very softly or not at full voice. A full-length opera is very hard on a singer's voice so most mark during rehearsals. During dress rehearsals singers try to sing at full voice for at least ...