Opera

The song in this opera by Rosinni, has a quasi verse refrain portion to the song. The song enters into what I believe to be the chorus shortly right after it starts. Within the chorus (when it says “Quiet, hush not a sound” in the lyrics), among other places, the lead singer, Richards, will sing and then the chorus of players will enter in with him. This indicates a sense of call and response that is in the opera, although this is mostly evident in the beginning. However, the call and response is also evident in the performers. The chorus may not respond necessarily through the song, but could also respond through their actions as well.

There are also evident transition points, most notably a while after the Lord enters when the music most notably changes from the main focusing on Richards (the main singer at the beginning) of the first portion to focusing on the Lord. These transition points are called tempo di mezzo. In the main transition between Richards and the Lord, there is also a transition between the active involvement of the chorus. The chorus is not nearly as involved in the song sung by the Lord. Also, the music does not sound as jovial after the Lord begins his portion as before, which is also displayed through not as much dancing by the chorus ensemble.

Despite the fact that I have focused mostly on the singers and the performers, the orchestra also plays a vital role in the development of this play. The orchestra is what helps to lead the play forward and allow development of the play. In fact, the orchestra sets up the mood of this portion of the play, since the orchestra is all that is playing at the beginning.