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    Opera is a theatre based musical art which the drama is propelled by the sung text accompanied by instrumental music. Composers like Aaron copland, Samuel barber, and Leonard Bernstein all crafted operas that are presented throughout the world. The librettist creates words that tell emotions in the story. When done, they entrust their work to the conductor and stage director.

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    Opera is a theatre based musical art which the drama is propelled by the sung text accompanied by instrumental music. Composers like Aaron copland, Samuel barber, and Leonard Bernstein all crafted operas that are presented throughout the world. The librettist creates words that tell emotions in the story. When done, they entrust their work to the conductor and stage director.

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    Martin
    Exploring Music
    What is an Opera?
    Room: F-04 A play in which people sing. In most operas, all the words are sung.
    psmartin@psmartin.com If an opera is just a play, then why do people sing?
    Singing is a very special form of music because the instrument
    This is a study guide to comes from inside us. Our voice expresses how we feel. We’ve
    what you might see on used singing to express their feelings from the beginning and
    the test. Use this guide opera is only about 400 years old. Operas combine drama/theater/
    to help you pick out the music (vocal/instrumental) to create the lasting art that is enjoyed
    notes needed in the throughout the world.
    A Short History of Opera
    lectures. All questions
    “Opera” is the plural form of the Latin “opus,” which means
    listed will be addressed.
    “work.” Today “opera” is a theatre based musical art which the
    A copy of this is available drama is propelled by the sung text accompanied by instrumental
    @ psmartin.com/online. music. Operas origins are from tragedies and comedies popular
    during ancient Greek times. The Romans added music as a part of
    Lecture Topics: the theatrical activities. It continued through the Middle Ages.
    Musical Terms
     Aria It is a nonstop entertainment comprised of recitative and arias.w
     Conductor off. The chorus is used as extras and musical filler. Composers in America
     Opera changed traditions to focus on their own roots exploring the country’s folk
     Opera Buffa
    music. Composers like Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, and Leonard
     Opera Seria
     Overture
    Bernstein all crafted operas that are presented throughout the world.
     Recitative Composers enjoy success worldwide and created an infusion of new life
    into an art that continues to evolve as it surpasses its fifth century.
    How it Works
    Opera begins with a libretto—the words to be sung. The librettist creates
    words that tell emotions in the story. When done, they entrust their work
    to the conductor and stage director. They are responsible for bringing the
    story to life. The conductor prepares the music, the stage director is in
    charge of what we see on the stage. The design team takes charge of the
    physical production of the story on stage. Set designers, lighting designers,
    costume designers, wig and makeup designers help create a new
    production. As a performance nears, rehearsals are held on the set, using
    costumes, lights, and orchestra to put together a performance that will be
    both dramatic and satisfying to the audience. It’s hard to make, DUH!
    Terms
    Aria (AH-ree-ah) - A musical piece for solo voice.
    Designer - Person who creates the scenery, costumes, and light.
    Libretto (lih-BREHT-toh) – this is the text or words
    Opera (AH-peh-rah). A play that uses singing instead of speaking
    and is accompanied by instrumental music.
    Opera buffa (BOOF-ah) - Funny or lighthearted themed opera.
    Opera seria (SEH-ree-ah) - Dramatic or serious themed opera.
    Overture - The prelude by the orchestra, introduces the themes.
    Recitative (reh-chih-tah-TEEV) - A type of musical speaking where
    the words of the singer are sung in the rhythm of natural
    speech with Usually used between arias to propel the
    story line.

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