a form of storytelling using dramatic singing, acting, costume and design and sometimes dance

a book containing the words (and sometimes stage directions) that the opera performers will use

a performance by two singers, musicians or dancers

a large musical ensemble, combining instruments from the string, woodwind and percussion families

Hansel and Gretel

Mirror game

British English CC

What Is Opera?

Hansel and Gretel 

Opera House artist showing how to convey character

Sing along to the track

You! Me? You! 

 Hey Ho Nobody Home

Using opera to tell a story

Music

Storytelling through song

How songs tell stories in theatre

Building and staging a song to tell a story

Ensemble storytelling through song

Sharing stories through performance

This unit develops the skill of storytelling through song. Pupils listen to a range of song styles that have a clear narrative or reveal how a character is feeling. Pupils explore how dynamics, tempo and pitch contribute to how meaning is conveyed using songs from theatre and opera.

Singing together: how stories are shared through song

____________ is a way of telling stories through singing, acting, dancing and art.

A duet is a performance between __________ singers, musicians or dancers.

a book containing the words that the opera performers will use

a song that originates from a particular country, culture or people

a person who directs musicians or singers

a large ensemble, combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion

Match the musical words to their definitions.

a new piece of music that has been created

someone who imitates the sounds of instruments

An __________ is a group of people gathered to listen and watch a live performance.

a type of theatre with songs, acting and dance

a form of narrative verse, often put to music

Match the musical storytelling to its definition.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Using opera to tell a story

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.