Opera Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. the lowest range of sound
  2. 5. the layout of a song
  3. 6. when a note is sharp and then detached quickly
  4. 8. text used in extended music, like an opera
  5. 10. smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes
  6. 11. music to accompany a film
  7. 15. style where a singer is allowed to adopt the rhythms of ordinary speech.
  8. 18. elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody
  9. 20. realism in the arts
  10. 21. to be loud
  11. 22. to play quiet
  12. 24. strength of speaking and singing
  13. 25. a voice part that is the 2nd lowest pitch
  14. 26. a large organized group of singers singing
Down
  1. 1. two types piano and forte
  2. 3. the highest of the four standard voices
  3. 4. where two people sing a same part in harmony
  4. 5. introductory song before a song
  5. 7. four instrument families: brass, percussion, strings and woodwinds
  6. 8. recurring theme throughout a musical piece
  7. 9. said to show appreciation to female singers
  8. 12. is a musical opening
  9. 13. a long song for a solo voice
  10. 14. Female voice which lies between soprano
  11. 16. a dramatic type of music where singers and instrumentalists play
  12. 17. to express approval when a male signer is done
  13. 19. a voice part that is the 5th lowest pitch
  14. 23. range between baritone and alto