What is an opera?

Multiple Choice

An instrumental work to be performed by an orchestra. It generally has four movements that contrast in tempo, emotion, and character.

A stage$-$play that involves music $($primarily singing$).$

A dramatic work for voice and orchestra that never uses scenery, costumes, or stage action.

What's opera, doc?

A type of choral music from the renaissance period that solely uses word painting. This helps the listener picture what the song is about $($since there were no visuals to go along with the opera$).$