In Baroque opera, what seemingly happens to the narrative time during an aria?
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time stops
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Narrative multimedia is an art form that:
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tells a story
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The libretto for Dido and Aeneas is based on:
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Virgil's Aeneid
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The principal components of opera include arias, recitatives, overtures, and:
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choruses.
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Recitative
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solo vocal declamation that follows the inflections of the text, often resulting in a disjunct vocal style; found in opera, cantata, and oratorio.
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Aria
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Lyric song for solo voice with orchestral accompaniment, generally expressing intense emotion; found in opera, cantata, and oratorio.
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Overture
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An introductory movement, as in an opera or oratorio, often presenting melodies from arias to come.
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Sinfonia
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Short instrumental work, found in Baroque opera, to facilitate scene changes.
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Masque
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English genre of aristocratic entertainment that combined vocal and instrumental music with poetry and dance, developed during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
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Ground bass
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A repeating melody, usually in the bass, throughout a vocal or instrumental composition.
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