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The libretto is the _________ of an opera, which tells a story.
The libretto is the _________ of an opera, which tells a story.
text
The composer and librettist work together on the _________ of an opera.
The composer and librettist work together on the _________ of an opera.
score
In an opera, _________ is a style of singing that sounds like talking.
In an opera, _________ is a style of singing that sounds like talking.
recitative
A _________ is a type of solo singing in an opera that the public often remembers.
A _________ is a type of solo singing in an opera that the public often remembers.
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A female singer with a bright and full sound is typically classified as a _________ voice.
A female singer with a bright and full sound is typically classified as a _________ voice.
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Study Notes
Opera Composition
- An opera is a musical composition with most of its text set to music.
Components of an Opera
- Libretto: the text of an opera that tells a story.
- Score: a book created by the composer and librettist.
Vocal Elements of an Opera
- Recitative: declamatory singing, often resembling talking in an opera.
- Aria: solo singing, typically memorable and popular among the public.
Male Vocal Ranges
- Tenor: the highest male voice.
- Baritone: the middle male voice.
- Bass: the lowest male voice.
Female Vocal Ranges
- Soprano: the highest female voice.
- Coloratura: the highest soprano voice, often featuring intricate and elaborate singing.
- Lyric: a bright and full sound, characteristic of female voices.
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