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Glossary for Opera and Lyrical Theater in general<\/h1>\n
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\u0399. Opera, dramatic and lyrical theater, acting and the role of the lyric protagonist.<\/h3>\n

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Opera<\/h3>\n

The opera is a genre in lyrical theater, which includes dramatic stage show that has musical character. Due to the fact that opera is part of drama, it uses the characteristics of the theater i.e. acting, dancing, scenery and costumes. Etymologically the term “opera” derives from the plural form of the Latin word “opus” which means “work” indicating in this way that many artistic items such as music, theater, dance and scenography are incorporated in opera. The poetic text, in the libretto opera, is delivered at canticlelieular Masses, in other words it is sung, at least most of it. The singers who are at the same time singer and actors, we would say “Acting Singers” are accompanied by an orchestra whose size may vary. Opera is often attributed to the Greek language as melodrama i.e. drama involving melody. Thus, the dialogues among opera actors are performed in a song form, while the theatrical performance unfolds with the presence of an ensemble. As genre it is considered to be one of the greatest musical achievements of the Western civilization and it remains one of the most popular genres along with operetta and musical, genres of the lyrical theater, which owe their origin mainly to the opera.<\/p>\n