The Opera (II)

2. It is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work.
4. It is an instrument that usually accompanies the characters in recitativo secco.
7. It is similar to the script of a play.
9. Where you can find rhythms, melodies and all the Opera's music.
10. It is a reflective song with melody and accompaniment.
11. An important character of the Opera used to comment on the action.
12. It accompanies the characters in recitativo accompagnato.

1. It is a kind of recitative accompanied only by basso continuo.
3. It is a kind of recitative in which the orchestra provides accompaniment.
5. It is a narrative talk-singing designed to imitate the inflections of speech.
6. Nobody is on stage, but Opera has already begun.
8. By the middle of the 17th century it had evolved into a new form known as ABA form.