Opera Puzzle

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  1. 2. singing like speech: a style of singing that is close to the rhythm of natural speech, used in opera for dialogue and narration
  2. 3. low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range: a bass voice; a bass instrument
  3. 6. lyric soprano of high range who specializes in such music.
  4. 9. something that sticks out: something that juts out or overhangs
  5. 11. music a recurring short melodic phrase or theme used, esp in Wagnerian music dramas, to suggest a character, thing, etc.
  6. 13. an introductory part, as of a poem; prelude; prologue.
  7. 14. ( used with a singular verb ) Physics . The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion and equilibrium of systems under the action of forces, usually from outside the system.
  8. 16. so soft; subdued
  9. 17. male approval
Down
  1. 1. (in the Roman theater) a similar space reserved for persons of distinction
  2. 4. points made: the total number of points made by a player or team at the end of or during a Piano so soft ; subdued Prano symbol
  3. 5. estimate: an estimate of the rate or amount of something
  4. 7. Plot is a literary term defined as the events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pintroductory piece of music: a piece of music that i something that sticks out: something that juts out or overhangs
  5. 8. Large, valved brass instrument shaped like a trumpet or coiled in oval form, used especially in military bands
  6. 10. a performance of one: to go to the opera
  7. 11. the text or words of an opera or similar extended musical composition
  8. 12. a person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in: I don't know what her forte is, but it's not music. Synonyms: talent, skill, excellence, strength, strong point, specialty, proficiency; knack, bent.
  9. 14. Also called (esp for instrumental compositions): duo a musical composition for two performers or voices
  10. 15. a group of persons singing in unison
  11. 17. female approval
  12. 18. the lowest female voice
  13. 19. An elaborate melody sung solo with accompaniment, as in an opera or oratorio.