The Opera

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Across
  1. 2. An important character of the Opera used to comment on the action.
  2. 6. By the middle of the 17th century it had evolved into a new form known as ABA form.
  3. 8. Where you can find rhythms, melodies and all the Opera's music.
  4. 9. It is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work.
  5. 11. It is an instrument that usually accompanies the characters in recitativo secco.
  6. 12. It accompanies the characters in recitativo accompagnato.
Down
  1. 1. It is a kind of recitative accompanied only by basso continuo.
  2. 3. Nobody is on stage, but Opera has already begun.
  3. 4. It is a narrative talk-singing designed to imitate the inflections of speech.
  4. 5. It is similar to the script of a play.
  5. 7. It is a kind of recitative in which the orchestra provides accompaniment.
  6. 10. It is a reflective song with melody and accompaniment.