A: Have you ever been to the opera before? B: No, but I hear it's very beautiful. A: Is it true that opera is sung in a foreign language? B: Yes, usually in Italian or French. A: How are we supposed to know what's going on? B: The actors also tell the story with their actions. A: It seems a bit confusing to me. B: The music is supposed to be beautiful, regardless. A: Are they accompanied by an orchestra? B: Yes, a very large one with talented performers. A: I suppose the music will tell a story, too. B: Yes. Music is a universal language.