They are not just performers but also singers during the Romantic period

It is a drama set to music where singers and musicians are the ones who perform in a theatrical setting.

The text of an Opera. Librettist and the composer work closely together to tell the story.

Setting or place

Main divisions of an opera

An air or solo singing part sung by a principal character. This song is what the public will remember best when leaving the opera house.

The book that the composer and librettist put together.

Lowest male voice

Highest male voice

Highest female voice

Bright and full sound

Lowest female voice

One or more singers performing without instrumental accompaniment.

It means sweetly