Vocal Music of the Romantic Period

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Vocal Music

A type of singing performed by one or more singers with or without instrumental accompaniment where singing is the main focus.

Romantic Period

A musical era characterized by emotional subjectivity, exploring feelings like grandiosity, intimacy, and longing.

Opera

A drama set to music that includes singing, instrumental accompaniment, costumes, dance, and scenery.

Libretto

The text of an opera, created collaboratively by a librettist and a composer to tell a story.

Recitative

Declamatory singing used in the prose parts and dialogue of an opera.

Act

The main divisions of an opera.

Scene

The setting or place within an opera.

Franz Peter Schubert

An Austrian composer known as the Father of German Lieder, who created 600 art songs.

Giuseppe Verdi

An Italian composer regarded as the preeminent opera composer of the 19th century, known for his prolific output.

Giacomo Puccini

An Italian composer known for operatic realism, who decided to pursue opera after seeing Verdi’s 'Aida'.

Richard Wagner

A German composer known for his operas and music dramas who wrote both librettos and music for his stage works.

Vocal Range

The range of pitches that a singer can produce, classified as Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, and Bass.