scena

(s̸hā)

noun

  1. a dramatic section of an opera, for solo singers, that includes a recitative, arioso, and arias
  2. an accompanied section of a libretto or a specially composed dramatic piece for a solo singer presented in concert

Origin: It

See scena in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A subdivision or scene of an opera.
  2. The recitative part of a larger vocal number within an opera.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin scaena, stage; see scene

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