Components of Opera

It contains the story or the plot of the opera.

• Score

• Recitative

• Libretto

• Aria

The book that contains all the musical notes.

• Libretto

• Score

• Aria

• Librettist

The main divisions of an opera.

• Scenes

• Acts

• Recitative

• Aria

Used in prose parts and dialogue of opera.

Declamatory singing.

• Aria

• Acts

• Recitative

• Libretto

The highest male voice.

• Baritone

• Bass

• Tenor

• Soprano

It is the common male voice.

• Baritone

• Bass

• Tenor

• Soprano

This is the lowest female voice.

• Alto

• Contralto

• Coloratura

• Mezzo-soprano

A voice type with a vocal range of A3-A5

• Baritone

• Tenor

• Mezzo-soprano

• Soprano

This is a bright and full sound with a vocal range of C4-C6.

• Coloratura

• Countertenor

• Dramatic

• Lyric

A darker full sound or voice.

• Coloratura

• Bass

• Dramatic

• Lyric