An extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment.

An elaborate melody sung solo with accompaniment,

A piece of music for a large group of people that sing together.

Speech-like singing to make the action advance.

An orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera.

Like an aria, but with two singers.

Like an aria, but with three singers.

An instrumental passage or a piece of music rendered between vocal parts.

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Term	Definition
Opera	An extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment.
Aria	An elaborate melody sung solo with accompaniment,
Chorus	A piece of music for a large group of people that sing together.
Recitative	Speech-like singing to make the action advance.
Overture	An orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera.
Duet	Like an aria, but with two singers.
Trio	Like an aria, but with three singers.
Interlude	An instrumental passage or a piece of music rendered between vocal parts.