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What language was the first opera?
The first opera is generally agreed to have been Dafne, by Jacopo Peri. The libretto is in Italian.
What language does the word opera originate from?
'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
What is opera called?
In almost every language it is called opera.
In which language is Beethoven's opera?
Beethoven's opera Fidelio is in German.
Which language does the word opera come from?
it comes from the Italian language
Which language dominated opera from its inception?
Italian
What language is Opera 10 written in?
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What language is opera sung in mostly?
Italian
What is the original language of Don Giovanni?
The language of the libretto (text of the opera) was Italian.
Which language is the source of the word 'opera'?
Italian is the language from which the word 'opera' comes. It's a feminine noun in Italian. It includes among its different translations 'work, opera [as a piece of music], opera [as the theater in which the music is performed], and deed'. It's pronounced 'OH-peh-rah'.
In what language was the first opera?
As far as can be established - Italian. The first opera composed is accepted as 'Daphne' or 'Dafne' first performed in 1598 during Carnival at the home of Jacopo Corsi in Florence. The music was by Jacopo Peri to a libretto by Ottavio Rinuccini. It is recognized as such because it was the first of a series of similar pieces that established the form of early 17th century Italian opera. The score does not survive.
A ballad opera is closest in format to what?
A Singspiel is closest to a ballad opera. It is a form of German-language music drama, now regarded as a genre of opera.
