Opera
A staged drama that is sung, most often with orchestral accompaniment
Opera
A dramatic stage form that combines the arts of acting and singing.
Broadway Musical
The spoken lines of a play or musical show
Dialogue
Comic Opera
Opera Buffa
Stage play with songs and dance interspersed with spoken lines
Operettas
A dramatic speech or song delivered by one character in a play
Monologue
A serious form of opera with lofty heroic themes from history and mythology
Opera Seria
An early staged variety show that included songs, dances, and comedy skits
Vaudeville
The feeling or sympathetic pity or compassion for a character.
Pathos
Recitative
The text of an opera or musical, including dialogue and lyrics
Libretto
An inventory of compositions mastered and performed by a musician
Repertoire
A style of Italian opera with realistic portrayals of everyday life
Verismo
Songs for solo singer and orchestra
Arias
A short musical idea that is easily remembered and helps unify a composition
Motive