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Objective: 1. Enumerate the characteristics of classical

opera.
2 Identify the elements of classical opera

Topic: Vocal and Instrumental Music

Classical Opera

PRE-ASSESSMENT:

Describe the characteristics of the composition below.

1. W. A.Mozart “Idomeneo”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK4yfM54eo

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As the 18th century progressed, instrumental music was patronized primarily by the nobility
which led to the rise of public taste for “comic opera”. The music was mostly of a single yet
pleasant character, while the singing was highly flexible and sensitive and could freely
express emotion through melody.

CLASSICAL OPERA

Opera is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting. The
two distinct styles of opera, Opera Seria and Opera Buffa, were developed during the classical
period. The opera Seria (serious opera) usually implies heroic or tragic drama that employs
mythological characters, which was inherited from the Baroque period. “Idomeneo” by
Mozart is an example of Opera Seria. The Opera Buffa (comic opera) from Italy made use of
everyday characters and situations, and typically employed spoken dialogues, lengthy arias
and was spiced with sight gags, naughty humor, and social satire, “The Marriage of Figaro,”
“Don Giovanni,” and “The Magic Flute” are examples of popular Opera Buffa by Mozart.
An opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining
text (libretto) and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of
the elements of spoken theater, such as acting, scenery, and costumes, and sometimes
includes dance.

What are the types of opera?

• Bel Canto. This Italian phrase means “beautiful singing”. ...

• Opera Buffa. Comic opera, always sung in Italian. ...

• Opera Seria. Serious opera. ...

• Grand Opera. Spectacular opera. ...

 • Music Drama. A style of opera that is created by a single artist who writes both the
text and the music to advance the drama.
Traditional opera consists of two modes of singing: recitative, the plot-driving passages
often sung in a non-melodic style characteristic of opera, and aria (an "air" or formal song) in
which the characters express their emotions in a more structured melodic style.

Opera: Characteristics

The libretto may be serious or comic, although neither form necessarily excludes elements
of the other. Opera differs from operetta in its musical complexity and usually in its subject
matter. It differs also from the oratorio , which is customarily based on a religious subject
and is performed without scenery, costumes, or stage action. Although both opera and
operetta may have spoken dialogue, in opera the
dialogue usually has musical accompaniment, such as the harpsichord continuo in the operas
of Mozart and Rossini.
Often, the music in opera is continuous, with set pieces such as solos, duets, trios, quartets,
etc., and choral pieces, all designed to dramatize the action and display the vocal skills of
the principal singers. For example, the last act trio from Gounod's Faust gives
Mephistopheles (bass), Faust (tenor), and Marguerite (soprano) excellent opportunity to
display their vocal talents singly and then weave their voices in ensemble singing as the two
men vie for the soul of Marguerite, who is intent to salvation.

Terminologies:
1. Opera – a drama set to music.
2. Opera buffa – opera in Italy that is full of fun and frivolity
3. Opera Comique – comic opera in France
4. Opera Seria – an opera based on a serious plot that usually revolves around
mythological beings such as gods and goddesses.
 5. Aria - a separate song, usually for one voice, and distinguished, by the later 17th
century, from recitative, which resembles heightened speech.
6. Recitative - is a style of delivery (much used in operas, oratorios, and cantatas) in
which a singer can adopt the rhythms and delivery of the ordinary
speech. Recitative does not repeat lines as formally composed songs do. 7.
Singspiel – 18th-century German musical comedy featuring songs and ensembles
interspersed with dialogue.
8. Homophonic – a melody accompanied by chords.

ACTIVITY:

1. Watch and Listen:

Watch and listen to the following composition, write your observation about the elements and
the characteristics.
a. “Queen of the Night” (an aria from “The Magic flute”)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzMScwFKIfk
b. Excerpts from “Don Giovani”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo8bx7NZ62E
2. Individual activity:
Procedure:
Describe the music of Mozart “Queen of the Night” an aria from Magic Flute and answer the
questions below.
1. What is the meter? 3. What dynamics were used?
2. What is the tempo? 4. What is the texture?
Reflection:
1. Describe the melody. (direction, range, register, phrases)
2. Is this music familiar to you? Where did you first hear it?

Identification: Identify the sentence, choose the correct answer. (copy and
answer) 1. A drama set to music. (Opera: Aria )
2. Opera in Italy is full of fun and frivolity. (Opera Comique: Opera buffa ) 3. An
opera with a humorous plot and usually with a happy ending.
(OperaComique : Opera buffa )
4. An opera based on a serious plot that usually revolves around mythological beings such as
 gods and goddesses. (Opera buffa: Opera Seria )
5. 18th-century German musical comedy featuring songs and ensembles interspersed with
dialogue. (Singspiel: Opera )
6. A separate song, usually for one voice. ( Aria: Recitative )
7. Is the style of delivery in which a singer can adopt the rhythms and delivery of the ordinary
speech. ( Aria: Recitative )
8. This Italian phrase means “beautiful singing”. (Bel Canto: Opera Seria ) 9.
Spectacular opera. ( Grand opera: Music drama )
10. A style of opera that is created by a single artist who writes both the text and the music and to
advance the drama. (Grand opera: Music drama )

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