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      • The final rehearsal in which all the production elements, including orchestra, sets and costumes, come together. The aim is to have one complete, unbroken run through before the audience comes for opening night. Duet Music written for two performers to sing together.
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  2. Confused by opera terminology? From arias to vibrato, our glossary of opera terms will bring you up to speed. Aria. A piece for one voice in an opera, ie a song for a solo singer. It derives from the Greek and Latin ‘aer’, meaning ‘air’. Baritone. The middle male singing voice, situated between the bass and tenor ranges.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DuetDuet - Wikipedia

    A duet is a musical composition for two performers in which the performers have equal importance to the piece, often a composition involving two singers or two pianists. It differs from a harmony, as the performers take turns performing a solo section rather than performing simultaneously.

  4. A duet is a musical composition for two performers, typically involving vocalists or instrumentalists. In opera, duets are significant as they showcase the interplay between characters, conveying emotion and advancing the plot through their combined voices.

  5. www.metopera.org › discover › education10 Essential Opera Terms

    • Aria. A self-contained number for solo voice, typically with orchestral accompaniment. Arias form a major part of larger works, such as operas, oratorios, or cantatas.
    • Counterpoint. A historical term dating back to the 14th century, used to describe the musical techniques through which different musical voices are combined.
    • Ensemble. In contrast to an aria, an ensemble is a musical number in which multiple characters sing at the same time. Ensembles are typically classified by how many characters they include: duets (two singers), trios (three singers), quartets (four singers), etc.
    • Fugue. A type of polyphonic composition based on a brief theme, or “subject,” and its imitation throughout multiple voices of a composition. Fugues can be performed by singers, instruments, or a combination of the two.
  6. Operatic terminology can be confusing. Here's a handy glossary for a range of opera and theatre words, terms and descriptors.

  7. Feb 14, 2024 · Opera librettists and composers are masters of storytelling, with plot twists galore, and tales from deep tragedy to untold joy. But perhaps the emotion they capture best of all, are the thrilling throes of romance. Here are ten of the most romantic opera duets, ever written.

  8. Jul 31, 2024 · Flower Duet Lyrics and Text Translation. "Sous le dôme épais" Aria from Lakme. Composed by Leo Delibes, "Sous le dôme épais" is sung by Lakme and Mallika in the first act of the opera, Lakme. Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille wrote the libretto.

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