Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A genre of opera based in reality, as composed principally by Puccini, Mascagni, and Leoncavallo.
A gentle vibration created by slight variations of pitch in a singing voice. This adds warmth, richness and expressiveness to its tone.
The style and emotional impact presented through singing that develop the character and subtext of the piece.
A technique that creates a croaky or froggy tone.
The skills of pitch, breath control, projection, and articulation that follow the musical score.
A vocal reaction made by performers to simulate a real fight.
The classification of your voice based on your vocal range.
A note that is played for the whole length of the bar. It is the longest note in musical notation that is used.