Answer: This exhibit shows the vocalist’s use of different musical elements and their different approaches to demonstrate Carmen’s characteristic. To be specific, we analyze the effect of lyrics, vocal ornamentations, tempos, vocal accompany and breathes. Lyrics play a leading role, directly sending out the idea of “love is a color bird”. Ornamentations include various different vocal techniques and the remarkable one used here, the glissandos, is a vivid expression of teasing. The unstable tempo symbolizes the character’s unstable love towards men. Both the singing company and the intimacy make the voice a special mezzo-soprano and demonstrate the Gypsy style of unique.
