Opera Flashcardizz

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An orchestral introduction to an opera

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Overture

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The text of an opera; literally translated: “little book”

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libretto

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A solo vocal song within an opera frequently written to display the vocalist’s ability

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aria

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Popular form of an aria - ABA coda - similar to ternary form

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Da Capo Aria

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Semi-sung dialogue and narrative in opera. There is no written melody - only a guideline of chords played by the harpsichordist, which the singer improvises a melody.

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Recitative

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The highest female voice

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soprano

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The lowest female voice

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alto

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The highest male voice

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tenor

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The lowest male voice

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bass

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The male voice between tenor and bass (think midfielder in soccer)

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baritone