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Aria
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A solo song sung in the orchestra for the character to express their emotions
2
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Choir
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A group of singers
3
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Opera
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A drama set to music with soloists, orchestra and acting
4
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Ritardando
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Getting slower
5
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Recitative
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Type of vocal writing where the music follows a rhythm of speech. Often followed by an aria
6
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Coloratura
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High, florid singing including elaborate ornamentation of a melody
7
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Obbligato
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A prominent solo instrument part in a piece of vocal music
8
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Through Composed
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Vocal piece in which there is little or no repitition of the music
