noun. A subdivision or scene of an opera.

noun. The recitative part of a larger vocal number within an opera.

noun. The stage of an ancient theater, including the permanent architectural front behind the stage platform and facing the audience in the Roman and later Greek theater.

noun. 2 (It. pron. shā′ nä; pl. scene (-ne)). In music: In an opera, a scene.

noun. An elaborate dramatic solo, similar to an operatic scene for a single performer, usually consisting largely of recitative or semi-recitative.

noun. A scene in an opera.

noun. An accompanied dramatic recitative, interspersed with passages of melody, or followed by a full aria.

noun. A scene in an opera.

noun. An accompanied dramatic recitative, interspersed with passages of melody, or followed by a full aria.

"In some of the choruses in the camp scene there is a great pretence at elaboration, with very scanty results, and the closing scena, which is foolish and wearisome, is an unfortunate concession to the vanity of the prima donna."

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