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Solo piece, usually for a principal character to express feelings or thoughts.

The text or script of the opera, written by the librettist.

Instrumental introduction to an opera, setting the mood.

Short piece of instrumental music played between scenes or acts.

A style of delivery where a singer is allowed to adopt the rhythms of ordinary speech.

A short, recurring musical phrase associated with a particular person, place, or idea.

A system categorizing opera singers by their voice range, weight, and timbre.

A young female character in opera or theater; light, nimble voice.

A distinguished female singer; sometimes refers to a celebrated prima donna.

A term of respect for a distinguished conductor or composer.

An introductory piece of music; similar to an overture but often part of a longer piece.

A bass singer who specializes in comic roles.

A male singing voice that's unusually high, above the standard range.

A style of singing that emphasizes beautiful tone and brilliant technique.

An elaborate, improvised or written-out ornamental passage performed by the soloist, usually near the end of an aria.

A display of daring and brilliance in performance.

A secondary role in an opera; supporting character.

A literary advisor or editor in a theatre, opera, or ballet company that deals with research and development of plays or operas.

A woman actress or singer who specializes in tragic roles.