Maria Callas

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Maria Callas born?December 2, 1923
2. When did Maria Callas die?September 16, 1977 (age 53)
3. Where was Maria Callas born?New York City, USA
4. Who was Maria Callas?Maria Callas was a famous opera singer born in New York who was called "The Divine One" because of her amazing voice and acting.
5. Why did Maria Callas move to Greece when she was thirteen?She moved to Greece to study music at the Athens Conservatoire and the Hellenic Conservatory, where she learned strong singing skills.

Soprano: The highest female singing voice, typically carrying the principal melodic lines in opera.
Bel Canto: A highly expressive and technically demanding Italian singing style characterized by beautiful tone and agility.
Repertoire: The body of works an artist is prepared to perform, encompassing various composers and styles.
Coloratura: A type of operatic singing involving elaborate ornamentation and rapid vocal passages.