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51Gesamtkunstwerk — A Gesamtkunstwerk (translated as total work of art,[1] ideal work of art,[2] universal artwork, synthesis of the arts, comprehensive artwork, all embracing art form, or total artwork) is a work of art that makes use of all or many art forms or… …
52Coloratura — Farinelli, a soprano castrato famous for singing baroque coloratura roles (Corrado Giaquinto, c. 1755). Coloratura has several meanings. The word is originally from Italian, literally meaning coloring , and derives from the Latin word colorare (… …
53Maestro — For other uses, see Maestro (disambiguation). Maestro (English: /ˈmaɪstroʊ/, Italian: [maˈestro]) (from the Italian maestro, meaning master or teacher [1]) is a title of extreme respect given to a master musician. The term is most… …
54Intermezzo — This article is about the musical term. For other uses, see Intermezzo (disambiguation). In music, an intermezzo (Italian, plural: intermezzi), in the most general sense, is a composition which fits between other musical or dramatic entities,… …
55Comprimario — A Comprimario is a supporting role in an opera. Derived from the Italian con primario , or with the primary , the term refers to a performer who sings small role pieces. Many singers began their careers as comprimario singers; some have made a… …
56Claque — (French for clap ) is an organized body of professional applauders in French theatres and opera houses. Members of a claque are called claqueurs. Hiring people to applaud dramatic performances was common in classical times. For example, when the… …
57Messa di voce — (Italian, placing the voice) is a musical technique that involves a gradual crescendo and decrescendo while sustaining a single pitch. That is, a note is sung at a very quiet volume, gradually and smoothly made louder until it reaches a high… …
58Melodramma — For the Andrea Bocelli song, see Melodramma (song) Melodramma is an Italian term for opera, used in a much narrower sense by English writers[1] to discuss developments in the early 19th century Italian libretto. Characteristic are the influence… …
59Convenienze — (Italian literally conveniences) were the rules relating to the ranking of singers (primo, secondo, comprimario) in 19th century Italian opera, and the number of scenes, arias etc. that they were entitled to expect. The convenienze are referred… …
60Chest voice — is a term used within vocal music. The use of this term varies widely within vocal pedagogical circles and there is currently no one consistent opinion among vocal music professionals in regards to this term. Chest voice can be used in relation… …
