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General Terms
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Undergraduate 1
07/08/2011

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Opera
Definition
staged, sung drama
all words are sung
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libretto
Definition
the text of the opera, the "little book"
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soprano
Definition
coloratura, lyric, dramatic
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alto
Definition
mezzo-sopranos and contraltos
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tenor
Definition
lyric or dramatic tenors
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bass
Definition
baritones, basso buffo, basso profundo
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recitative
Definition
used for vonversations, narration of events, moves the plot forward. speech rhythm, very sparse accompaniment.
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secco recitative
Definition
accompanied by only a basso continuo
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accompanied recitative
Definition
includes more orchestral instruments
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aria
Definition
usually reflects upon an event or emotion, or expresses highly dramativ emotions - pain, fear, anger, sadness, happiness. Instrumental accompanimnet very imortant in setting the mood, a distinct meloding line following the meter.
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Ensemble
Definition
several singers at once, may be a duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, septet, octet.
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overture or prelude
Definition
music the orchestra plays before the curtain goes up, sets the mood for the opening scene, may preview major themes of the opera
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opera buffa
Definition
comic opera
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opera seria
Definition
serious opera
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grand opera
Definition
elaborate scenery and costumes, large crowd scenes
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operetta
Definition
smaller in scale, lighter subject matter
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Handel
Definition
wrote 39 Italian operas, performed in london, based on ancient Greek and Roman hostiry or mythology
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