Words Related to Music - Opera
Here you will learn some English words related to opera such as "baritone", "interval", and "breeches role".
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opera star
[noun]
a highly skilled and accomplished singer who performs leading roles in operatic productions
baritone
[noun]
a male singing voice that is classified between bass and tenor, characterized by a lower and richer tone
verismo
[noun]
a style of opera or literature portraying realistic and gritty depictions of everyday life
breeches role
[noun]
a female singer portraying a male character role in opera, typically dressed in male clothing
tessitura
[noun]
the comfortable range of pitches within a piece of music or a vocal part where the performer's voice or instrument sounds natural and resonant
operetta
[noun]
a light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes
interval
[noun]
a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance
coloratura
[noun]
a type of soprano singer known for her ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages
continuo
[noun]
a style of musical accompaniment where a keyboard instrument plays a bassline along with improvised chords
contralto
[noun]
a type of classical female singing voice characterized by its low range and rich, resonant quality
countertenor
[noun]
the highest male singing voice, often akin to the alto range for female singers
dramma giocoso
[noun]
an Italian operatic genre that combines elements of both drama and comedy, featuring a mix of serious and humorous elements in the plot, music, and overall tone
mezzo-soprano
[noun]
a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges
opera buffa
[noun]
a genre of Italian comic opera known for lighthearted storylines, witty dialogue, and comedic situations, featuring accessible music and often stock characters
recitative
[noun]
a style of vocal singing in opera and oratorio characterized by a speech-like delivery, used to advance the plot or convey dialogue
castrato
[noun]
a male singer with a unique voice type resulting from castration before puberty
overture
[noun]
the introductory piece of an opera, ballet, oratorio or any lengthy musical performance
aria
[noun]
a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera
librettist
[noun]
a person who writes the words of a musical play or an opera, known as librettos
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