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| act |
a major division of a drama, esp. of a play or opera. [1/14 definitions] |
| aria |
a solo piece for voice with instrumental accompaniment, usu. sung in an opera. [1/2 definitions] |
| binocular |
(usu. pl.) a magnifying optical instrument used with both eyes at once, such as field glasses or opera glasses. [1/2 definitions] |
| buffo |
a comic role in an opera, usu. one for a bass singer. [1/2 definitions] |
| comic opera |
an opera or operetta, usu. humorous, with some spoken dialogue, and a happy ending. |
| command performance |
a performance of a play, opera, concert, or the like that is given in response to a royal request or command. |
| director |
the leader of a group that performs for the public, such as an opera or ballet company. [1/3 definitions] |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| divertissement |
a brief ballet, pantomime, or the like performed between scenes of a play or opera; entr'acte. [1/2 definitions] |
| dress circle |
the first tier of seats above the ground floor in an opera house, theater, or the like. |
| entr'acte |
the intermission between the acts of a play or opera. [1/2 definitions] |
| first night |
the opening performance of a play, opera, movie, or the like, or the night on which this occurs. |
| grand opera |
a usu. serious opera that has the entire text set to music. |
| impresario |
one who sponsors, produces, or manages public entertainments or entertainers, esp. one who directs or arranges tours for an opera company. [1/2 definitions] |
| intermezzo |
a short, light musical or dramatic piece performed between the acts of a play or opera. [1/3 definitions] |
| libretto |
the text of an opera, oratorio, or the like. |
| longueur |
(French) a lengthy, boring part in a book, opera, speech, or the like. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| Metropolitan Opera |
a U.S. opera company of world renown located in New York City. |
| opéra bouffe |
a comic, farcical, or satirical opera. |
| opéra comique |
opera with spoken dialogue in addition to musical solos and ensembles. |
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