Opera

vocabulary

16 cards·by kate

aria

solo in opera

bel canto

beautiful singing to showcase the voice

baritone

middle male voice

bass

lowest male voice

contralto

lowest female voice

mezzo soprano

middle female voice

librettist

writes words for the opera

libretto

lyrics of the performance, the script of the opera

opera

latin word for "work"

prima donna

"first lady" - lead female star

verismo

truth-ism - style of opera that depicts the seamy side of life

soprano

highest female voice

recitative

form of narration

composer

writes the music for the opera

opera buffa

buffoon opera - a funny opera

opera seria

a serious, formal opera