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sce·na

 (shā′nə)
n.
1. A subdivision or scene of an opera.
2. The recitative part of a larger vocal number within an opera.

[Italian, from Latin scaena, stage; see scene.]
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scena

(ˈʃeɪnə)
n, pl -ne (-ˌneɪ)
1. (Theatre) a scene in an opera, usually longer than a single aria
2. (Theatre) a dramatic vocal piece written in operatic style
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sce•na

(ˈʃeɪ nə, -nɑ)

n., pl. -nas.
an extended operatic vocal solo, usu. including an aria and a recitative.
[1810–20; < Italian: literally, scene]
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la messa in scena delia verita" (not just any theater, but real theater putting truth on stage).
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Performatyvumas kaip terminas atsirado moderniojo teatro krizes metu, kuria Peteris Brookas nusako taip: "Galima paimti bet kokia tuscia erdve ir pavadinti ja scena. Per sita erdve eina zmogus, kazkuris kitas ji stebi--tiek ir tereikia, kad prasidetu teatro veiksmas.
costruito su richiami precisi e insistiti alla scena della restituzione
Quando annuncio il suo ritiro dalla scena accademica e gli dissi che era una scelta del tutto prematura, rispose con una suggestiva immagine che ho amato molto: quella di un Peter spericolato che si stagliava all'orizzonte con la sua Harley, negli spazi immensi del West americano.
Viani bound Rossini's manuscript composition together with other printed sacred and secular works by the same composer (his Stabat mater, Fede, speranza e carita, and Soiree musicale), and with the Ore musicali by Florimo (51), as well as the scena and aria "Quando incise su quel marmo" by Bellini published by Giovanni Ricordi in 1835.