Question

question 5 of 10
the opposite of aria is:

a. coloratura.

b. verismo.

c. singspiel.

d. recitative.

Explanation:

In opera, an aria is a melodious, self - contained vocal piece. A recitative is a style of delivery that is more speech - like, used to advance the plot, and is the opposite in style and function to an aria. Coloratura refers to elaborate vocal ornamentation, verismo is a realist style in opera, and singspiel is a type of German opera with spoken dialogue; none of these are opposites of aria.

Answer:

D. recitative.