I think both musicals and operas have the art of vocal singing. Musical is a comprehensive art composed of vocal music, dance, stage art and script. In opera, singing plays a major role. Although it also has dramatic conflict performances in the script, people will go to the musical to enjoy a wonderful performance, instead of going to the opera just to enjoy the performance.
Musicals are not just performances with music. Many songs in musicals are not solo. The songs in musicals are shorter, simpler and easier to sing. People can sing these songs while walking or taking a bath. Opera is dominated by solos. This aria will push the whole play to a climax with every dramatic turn. In the opera "Turandot", Turandot, who wanted to avenge the abuse of his ancestors in the dark, performed a touching love story with soprano singing and tenor singing of Prince Tatar, Calaf. It is precisely because Turandot always maintained elegant and noble manners to live, love and die, and married the Prince Tatar, which finally presented a perfect ending. Accompanied by the symphony orchestra, the play is vividly reflected by singing. This is not the same as a musical. In a musical, the scene where the hero bids farewell to his lover can be a chaotic market or even a garbage dump. They must be exhausted and haggard. Although the songs in musicals are easier to be independent of the whole drama, they are not necessarily suitable for the development of the plot, and the actors need to set off the atmosphere through dancing or other performances to drive the plot to a climax.
Opera shows human nature, extracts the essence of emotion, and despises small wisdom in daily life. The villains in the play are portrayed as heinous villains, while the heroes are brave and fearless. The hero and heroine in musicals are more humanized. They don't pursue Excellence and Excellence, and they have no ambition. Musical is to praise ordinary people who pursue romance and happiness in ordinary life. Therefore, musicals are considered as mediocre creations. The above is the general difference between musicals and operas that I have learned. Please comment.
By studying the course of music appreciation, we not only have a deep understanding of music knowledge, but also realize the deeper spiritual feelings brought by music. During this short study period, I benefited a lot, because under the profound guidance and careful teaching of teachers, I had a strong feeling for art, especially music. I think I will cherish this wonderful study time in the future, because I will never forget the teacher's company.