A. Operas may be in other languages (Italian, German, French)

B. Opera combines several different art forms/jobs

1. Music

2. Literature/poetry

3. Acting

4. Visual art

5. Stage management

II. Technical Aspects of Opera Singing—What’s in an Opera?

A. Overture, form

B. Operas evoke a wide range of emotion

C. Ensemble singing, melody, harmony, four voice parts

D. Recitative

E. How operatic singing differs from popular singing

III. Comparison of Opera and Musical Theatre

Glossary

Bibliography/Web Bibliography