nonoperatic
Without dramatic arias
Not of or relating to opera.
A nonoperatic singer might perform in musical theater, concert halls, or pop venues rather than opera houses.
The term distinguishes classical vocal styles and repertoire from those outside the operatic tradition: Her nonoperatic recordings showcase a lighter, more intimate sound.
Staged entertainment combining song
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
variety show · drama · comedy · tragedy · spoken word · monologue · dialogue · stagecraft
Composed vocal setting poetry
- liederArchaic word for songs
- chansonFrench vocal composition
- folk songTraditional community music
- balladNarrative poem or song
torch song · jazz vocals · crooning · a cappella · choral · madrigal · spiritual · hymn
Extended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- chamber musicSmall-group classical compositions
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
instrumental · choral · art song · lieder · cantata · oratorio · recital · conservatory
musical theater
Staged entertainment combining song
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
burlesque · variety show · drama · comedy · tragedy · spoken word · monologue · dialogue · stagecraft · ensemble
art song
Composed vocal setting poetry
ballad · torch song · jazz vocals · crooning · a cappella · choral · madrigal · spiritual · hymn · recital
symphony
Extended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- chamber musicSmall-group classical compositions
orchestral · instrumental · choral · art song · lieder · cantata · oratorio · recital · conservatory · philharmonic