Opera

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
An opera starts with an (or prelude) that sets the scene and introduces some of the characters and themes that will be developed in the story. Then the action splits into and . The most usual vehicles for expression are solo, duet or trio , the , when a large group joins in to comment on the action, and , which is similar to a sung conversation.