Bel Canto Glossary

by Ann Patchett

Bel Canto Glossary

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Soprano

highest singing voice

Spectator

observer, in this case an audience member

Privileged

wealthy or otherwise societally above another in access to oportunity

Prevent

to stop something from happening

Succumb

to give into something

Reckless

careless and rash

Credibility

being believable in character

Bel Canto

Direct Italian translation "beautiful singing"

Ambassador

a diplomat sent from one country to live in another and officially represent their home government

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