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Outline of opera

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to opera:

History of opera
Origins of operaQuerelle des Bouffons ==Opera in different national traditions==
Opera in different national traditions
Operas have been written in a diversity of languages with many countries or regions developing their own operatic style, tradition and history. • Italian operaOpera in GermanFrench operaOpera in EnglishSpanish operaRussian operaOpera in DutchFinnish operaHungarian operaPolish operaOpera in ArabicArmenian operaAlbanian operaOpera in AzerbaijanOpera in CanadaOpera in CubaOpera in Latin AmericaOpera in ScotlandOpera in VenezuelaWestern opera in Chinese ==Component parts==
Component parts
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ==Operatic genres==
Operatic genres
Over the centuries, the original form of opera, as established by Claudio Monteverdi and his contemporaries, has diversified into distinct and recognisable genres, in addition to the national traditions listed above. These include, but are not limited to, the following. • Azione teatraleBallad operaChamber operaComic operaDramma giocosoDuodramaFarsaFesta teatraleGrand operaLiteraturoperMonodramaMusic dramaOpéra-balletOpera buffaOpéra bouffeOpéra bouffonOpéra comiqueOpéra féerieOpera semiseriaOpera seriaOperettaPasticcioPastorale héroïqueRadio operaRescue operaRomantische OperSaineteSavoy operaScience fiction operaSemi-operaSingspielSpieloperTragédie en musiqueVerismoZarzuelaZeitoper ==General opera concepts==
General opera concepts
English opera terms Breeches roleChest voiceConcert performanceDuodramaHead voiceInsertion ariaMad sceneMelodramaMonodramaNumberOpera housePatter songPrompterSung-throughSurtitles French opera terms ClaqueCoup de glotteDivertissementEncoreEntr'acteHaute-contreIntermèdeOvertureRépétiteurRouladeTimbreTragédie en musiqueTravesti German opera terms FachGesamtkunstwerkKammersängerKapellmeisterLeitmotifLiteraturoperRegieoperSingspielSitzprobeSpieloperSprechgesang Italian opera terms AriaAria di sorbettoAriosoBandaBel cantoBravuraBrindisiBurlettaCabalettaCadenzaCantabileCastratoCavatinaChiaroscuroColoraturaComprimarioContraltoConvenienzeDa capo ariaDivaFalsettoFalsettoneFiorituraImpresarioIntermezzoLegatoLibrettoLicenzaMaestroMelodrammaMessa di voceMezzo-sopranoMusicoOpera seriaOssiaPassaggioPasticcioPortamentoPrima donnaRecitativeRitornelloSinfoniaSolita formaSopranoSoprano sfogatoSpintoSquilloStagioneStile rappresentativoTenore contraltinoTenore di graziaTessituraVerismoVibrato Opera terms from other languages Hovsångare Music concepts relevant to operaConcert versionLibrettoElectronic librettoOffstage instrument or choir partTessituraVocal rangeVocal weightVoice type – classification of singers by the range, weight, and color of their voices • Voice projection Theatre concepts relevant to operaActBlockingCurtain callProp – short for "theatrical property" • RakeRehearsalStage clothesStagecraftTheatrical sceneryTicket Opera houseAuditoriumBoxGallery • Backstage facilities • Green roomOrchestra pit • Stage • Fly systemFootlightPrompt cornerRevolving stageSafety curtainStage curtainStar trap ==People in opera==
People in opera
Opera composers, librettists, directorsList of major opera composers – an annotated compilation of the most frequently named composers on ten lists by opera experts. • List of opera librettists – inclusive list of libretto writers. • List of opera directors (in the sense of stage director, not general manager or general director (often also called opera director). Opera singers categoriesBoy sopranoSopranoColoraturaSoubretteLyricSpintoDramaticSoprano sfogatoMezzo-sopranoContralto (Alto) • CastratoCountertenorSopranistTenorHaute-contreTenore contraltinoTenore di graziaBaritenorBaritoneBass-baritoneBassBasso profondo Participants in opera Opera performer – similar to, but more specialized than performers in other theatrical productions. Opera performers are at the same time both singers and actors, and often dancers as well. ; Other participants are: • Ballet dancerChoirmasterChoreographerCostume designer • Director – in the sense of stage director, not general manager or general director (often also called opera director) • DresserBandaCharge scenic artistDramaturgeExtraFly crewImpresarioLighting technicianMake-up artistOpera managerPit orchestraPit orchestra conductorPrompterProperty designerRépétiteurSet constructorSet designerSet dresserSpecial effects directorStagehandStage managerSupernumerary actorSupporting role singerTechnicianUnderstudy – also called "cover", a singer who prepares to perform a role in case the principal singer is unable to appear. • Video designer • Wardrobe supervisor ==Opera lists==
Opera lists
List of Christmas operasList of fictional literature featuring operaList of films based on operasList of historical opera charactersList of important operas – an annotated chronological list of operas which are included for their historical significance or widespread popularity (or both). • List of opera festivalsList of opera genresList of opera houses – lists opera houses by name (or name of performing arts centres in which they are located, if appropriate and best known that way). • List of operas by composer – an extended list of more than 2,300 works by more than 720 composers. • List of operas by title – an alphabetical list by title of operas with Wikipedia articles. • List of operas set in the CrusadesList of Orphean operas – list of operas dealing with the myth of Orpheus. • List of radio operasList of television operasLists of opera companies ==Opera discographies==
Opera discographies
Opera discographies ==Books about opera==
Books about opera
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