| A | B |
|---|
| aria | solo for a main character |
| chorus | group of singers who usually sing together |
| composer | person who writes music |
| conductor | a musical leader of a group |
| duet | musical piece for two performers |
| finale | last musical number of an opera |
| libretto | the script of the opera |
| lyrics | the words to a song |
| overture | orchestral piece played at the beginning of the opera |
| score | the written notes in music |
| tenor | the highest male singing voice |
| bass | the lowest male singing voice |
