The chorus in an opera serves the same function as a chorus in Classic Greek Dramatic theatre. This is usually a narrative role, to underscore the drama in the story. The difference is that the opera chorus sings, of course. ========== While there are a few operas in which the chorus is an outside narrator and commentator, in most operas the chorus is part of the story, portraying the citizens of a village, or the sailors on the Dutchman's ship, or the followers of a captain, or the maids to Aida, or the friends of Butterfly, or the attendees at Cinderella's ball or Lucia's wedding celebration; you get the picture. They're groups of people, armies, villagers, friends, enemies, in the background, but part of the story.
The chorus in an Opera serves the same function as a chorus in Classic Greek Dramatic theatre. This is usually a narrative role, to underscore the drama in the story. The difference is that the opera chorus sings, of course. ========== While there are a few operas in which the chorus is an outside narrator and commentator, in most operas the chorus is part of the story, portraying the citizens of a village, or the sailors on the Dutchman's ship, or the followers of a captain, or the maids to Aida, or the friends of Butterfly, or the attendees at Cinderella's ball or Lucia's wedding celebration; you get the picture. They're groups of people, armies, villagers, friends, enemies, in the background, but part of the story.
Chorus is a noun.
Chorus and choir are pretty much interchangeable words for a singing ensemble. "Choir" is usually applied to groups that sing in church, and "chorus" to school or community groups, but those are not absolutes. And a group called by either name can be large or small.
Verse and chorus are both elements of song.
an opera ballet is an opera that incorporates ballet dancing in part to tell the story of the opera
an Opera Ballet is an opera that incorporates ballet dancing in part to tell the story of the opera
a chorus in a song mean the special thing about that song. it is also like the main thing about the song and it shows the point in the song and that is why the chorus is said three or more times.
The word 'chorus' is only capitalised when it forms part of a title, either of a musical group or a composition. For example, Handel's famous Hallelujah Chorus is always capitalised. If a singing group had a name such as "Chorus Singers", both words would also begin with a capital.
The term for the repeated part of a song, commonly known as the chorus, is called the refrain.
The pre-chorus in a song typically builds anticipation and leads into the chorus, which is the main part of the song with the most memorable melody and lyrics.
The OVERTURE is the orchestral introduction to an opera.