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What is western opera?
A very brief answer to a very complex question - There is 'western' opera and there is 'Eastern' [Chinese] opera. The differences between East and West opera? Chinese opera is uniquely different from Western opera because there are so many details such as origins, storylines, costumes, facial painting, stage rituals, customs, character types etc. And the 'music', well you must listen because it is impossible to describe except to say it is totally unlike 'Western' opera music and the singing is just as different - factually it is an acquired taste. 'Western' opera is such as Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven, Verdi etc.
The first truly great opera masterpiece was?
ORFEO
What is libretto in music?
In an opera, the libretto is the lyrics to all the music in the opera.
What is the meaning of opera?
An opera is a dramatic work set to music. It is a genre of classical music. Some synonyms for opera are magnum opus, music, production, and composition.
What style of music did opera rebel against and how did opera composers of the previous periods?
The style of music that was rebeled against opera was in this website.
Is opera western music?
No, opera is considered classical music.
What is western opera?
A very brief answer to a very complex question - There is 'western' opera and there is 'Eastern' [Chinese] opera. The differences between East and West opera? Chinese opera is uniquely different from Western opera because there are so many details such as origins, storylines, costumes, facial painting, stage rituals, customs, character types etc. And the 'music', well you must listen because it is impossible to describe except to say it is totally unlike 'Western' opera music and the singing is just as different - factually it is an acquired taste. 'Western' opera is such as Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven, Verdi etc.
Why is the opera The Magic Flute still popular today?
Great music, great story, great vocal writing and - great fun.
Opera was created where?
the year 1996, if you mean the web-browser named Opera.Second replyMusical Opera was created in Italy in the late-16th century. The first opera is generally thought to be Dafne, by Jacopo Peri. The music for this opera has been lost. The earliest opera for which we have the music and which receives occasional performances is L'Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi, first performed in Mantua, Italy, in 1607.
The first truly great opera masterpiece was?
ORFEO
What is libretto in music?
In an opera, the libretto is the lyrics to all the music in the opera.
What has the author Ellen Rosand written?
Ellen Rosand has written: 'Eighteenth-And Nineteenth-Century Source Studies (Garland Library of the History of Western Music, Vol 8)' 'Opera in Seventeenth-Century Venice' -- subject(s): Opera 'Medieval Music I' 'Baroque Music II'
When do you sing opera music?
In an opera house.
Where can one learn about opera music?
One can learn about opera music at Operamania. Someone can learn about what opera is, how to listen to opera, and how to start learning about it as well.
What is the meaning of opera?
An opera is a dramatic work set to music. It is a genre of classical music. Some synonyms for opera are magnum opus, music, production, and composition.
What is the difference between opera and classical music?
when you do opera its with your voice and when you do classical music its with an instrument
What is a drama set to music?
Melodrama or Opera .
