music 9

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a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists to tell a story

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opera

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declamatory singing, used in prose parts and dialogue of opera

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recitative

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an air or solo singing part that the public remember best

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aria

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middle male voice lies between bass and tenor

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baritone

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highest soprano voice

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coloratura

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soprano most common female voice; strong middle voice

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mezzo

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one or more singers performing without instrumental accompaniment

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acapella

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a weaker and more airy voice usually in the higher pitch ranges

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falsetto

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He developed lieder so that they had powerful dramatic impact

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franz peter shubert

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giuseppi's first opera was ---- was performed in la scala

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oberto