scena
(s̸hā′nə)
noun
- a dramatic section of an opera, for solo singers, that includes a recitative, arioso, and arias
- 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- A subdivision or scene of an opera.
- 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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