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Grand opera

Drama; Opera

Opera in the grand manner, signified by grandeur and size in cast, orchestra and sets. Opera that is completely sung from beginning to end, with no spoken dialogue. This style of opera treats ...

Syncopation

Drama; Opera

A momentary contradiction of regular meter; often described as ‘putting the accent on a beat that isn’t there’.

Form

Drama; Opera

A definite shape or arrangement of a piece of music.

Symphony

Drama; Opera

A long elaborate musical composition (usually in several parts) for a full orchestra.

Harmony

Drama; Opera

The relationship of tones that sound simultaneously, or any particular position of pitches sounded simultaneously.

Tessitura

Drama; Opera

The average pitch of a piece. Tessitura encompasses all notes from the lowest to the highest.

Prima donna

Drama; Opera

‘Leading Lady’, the female lead in an opera cast, or the characteristic of considering oneself the chief soprano.

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