A spear carrier is a minor actor in a play or, by extension, a person whose actions are of little significance. == Overview == In the world of opera, the term is sometimes used literally: When a male chorus is required, as in Aida, for example, the onstage "army", armed with spears or swords, usually consists of several singers and as many who remain silent, filling out the group.
A spear carrier is a minor actor in a play or, by extension, a person whose actions are of little significance. == Overview == In the world of opera, the term is sometimes used literally: When a male chorus is required, as in Aida, for example, the onstage "army", armed with spears or swords, usually consists of several singers and as many who remain silent, filling out the group.
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