Singing & Opera

During the middle ages priests and monks sang holy songs as they wandered preaching religions.The capability in the human beings to be able to modulate their voice have inspired many song writers and composers.Many men and women can sing at a very deep and rich sounds.It was in the 17th century that opera originated in Italy and spread to the other parts of the world.As this happened new forms of singing devloped and spread to the other parts of the world.As this happened new forms of singing devloped and by the end of the 18th century professional singers were entertaining audiences all over the world.In an opera all the words are sung by the character.Some of the operas are composed by some composers like Mozart,Puchinna,Wagner and Verdi.Singing also devloped for a different reason.Before the engine was invented all labour was done manually by men.To maintain a rythm while working these men use to chant songs called Chanties or Shanties.These chanties were especially popular with sailors.