Quarter 3 Week 2 & 3 - Elements of Opera

Give three (3) examples of the range of characters in operas:

This type of Opera singer has a very high range; she can execute rapid scales and trills

• Coloratura Soprano

• Lyric Soprano

• Dramatic Soprano

This type of Opera singer has a rather light voice; her roles call for grace and charm.

• Coloratura Soprano

• Lyric Soprano

• Dramatic Soprano

This type of Opera singer has a relatively light and bright voice

• Lyric Tenor

• Basso buffo

• Basso profondo

This type of Opera singer has a very low range, powerful voice; he takes roles calling for great dignity.

• Lyric Tenor

• Basso buffo

• Basso profondo

It is a song for solo voice with orchestral accompaniment

It is a vocal line that imitates the rhythms and pitch fluctuations of speech.

When three or more singers are involved in a composition performed in an opera, the piece is then called __________.

• duets

• ensemble

• chorale

• trios

It is a sunken area directly in front of the stage; it is the nerve center of the opera.

• camerata

• overture

• orchestra pit

• prelude

They are a group who came up with the concept of dramatizing stories using music.

• camerata

• overture

• orchestra pit

• prelude

Answer explanation

The Camerata are noblemen, poets, and composers having musical discussions.