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Finale

Drama; Opera

The end of the scene, act, opera where often the entire ensemble gathers for the last musical scene usually involving some recapitulation of the music and action.

Operetta

Drama; Opera

Literally means little opera. Light, effervescent, theatrical, these compositions are based on simple plots that contain spoken dialogue, dancing, practical jokes, mistaken identities. Popular in ...

Opus

Drama; Opera

A musical composition numbered as one of a composer’s works (usually in order of publication).

A play that is sung. In opera, singing is the way characters express themselves. ‘Opera’ is the Latin word for ‘opus’. Opera involves many different arts; singing, acting, orchestral playing, scenic ...

Musical

Drama; Opera

Theatre Music in a theatrical or stage production with music being the primary medium.

Opera buffa

Drama; Opera

A style of comic opera popular in the Baroque period and in Italy in the 19th c. Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore is an example.

Aria

Drama; Opera

A solo song in an opera, often very lyrical while conveying the emotions of the character. rias appear in cantatas, oratorios, and operas beginning in the 17thc. They emphasise musical and emotional ...