Flashcard on Opera and Theater

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The text of an opera

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libretto

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The book that the composer and librettist put together.

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libretto

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An air or solo singing part sung by a principal character

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aria

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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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Lowest female voice and most unique among female

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contralto

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Romeo's faithful servant

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Balthazar

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the father of the tagalog zarzuela

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Severino R. Reyes

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A French composer and pianist of the romantic era. He is best known for his opera "Carmen".

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Georges Bizet

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A Greek poet who serves as the first actor and introduced the used of masks and often called as the "Father of Tragedy".

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Thespis

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Theater is derived from the ancient greek word theatron. It means….

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The Place for Seeing