The highest male voice; young men and heroes are often tenors

Three people singing together; a song for three people

The structures, furniture and decoration on stage

Music sung by one performer

The highest female voice, usually cast in the leading female role

The speed of the music

A sung speech that moves the action along by providing information

The written music of the opera or other musical composition

An introduction to the opera played by the orchestra

A staged story told through spoken dialogue