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R H K J F B Y F N K Q D V S I F T H C C M C Z I X S R E A M
E Z V C M Z F I F O F G Q U K O N X A H R B G O H Q V M I H
1. The words or script of an opera.
2. The book containing all the music for every voice and instrument in an opera.
3. A group of scenes with a common theme, such as a specific time or place. Most operas are
divided into two, three, or even more acts; some have only one act.
4. All the singers and actors who appear on stage.
5. The person who leads the orchestra and the singers during the performance.
6. A musical piece sung by one person. The words in arias are usually all about the emotions a
character is feeling.
7. A musical conversation. The words in recitatives are usually more about telling the story than
about emotions.
8. A musical piece sung by two people.
9. A musical piece sung by three people.
10. A musical piece sung by four people.
11. A musical piece sung by a group of people.
12. A musical introduction to an opera played by the orchestra.
13. The final musical number in an opera (or an act), often involving multiple people.
14. Italian for “nicely done.” If they really like an opera performance, audience members shout
“bravo!” along with applauding.
ANight at the Opera
The following terms are commonly used in opera and other art forms.
Do you recognize any of these words from other languages? Do any of these words have another
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libretto:
The words or script of an opera.
score:
The book containing all the music for every
voice and instrument in an opera.
act:
A group of scenes with a com n theme, such
as a specific time or place. Most operas are divided
into two, three, or even more acts; some have only
one act.
cast:
All the singers and actors who appear on stag .
conductor:
The person who leads the orchestra and
the singers during the performance.
aria:
A musical pie
one pers n. The words
in arias are usually all about the em tions a character
is feeling.
recitative:
A musical conversation. The words in
recitatives are usually more about telling the story
than about e otions.
duet:
A musical piece sung by two people.
trio:
A musical piece sung by three people.
quartet:
A musical piece sung by four people.
chorus:
A musical piece sung by a group of people.
overture:
A musical introduction to an opera played
by the orchestra.
finale:
The final musical number in an opera (or an
act), often involving multiple people.
bravo:
Italian for “nicely done.” If they really like
an opera performance, audience members shout
“bravo!” along with applauding.