On The Opera "carmen" In The Chorus Of Dramatic Function

The main focus of this thesis is studying chorus'dramatical function in operas by taking"Carmen"as an example. The analysis lies on six aspects, which are narrating stories, romancing atmosphere, figuring characters, comporting contrasts, opening out the main subject, and expressing the emotion of the characters. Chorus, as one of the expressions of music, has its specific expressional function. It cannot be substituted by any other musical form.