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245 10 a| Opera :b| the basics /c| Denise Gallo.;

260 a| New York :b| Routledge,c| 2006.;

300 a| xv, 207 pages ;c| 21 cm.;

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490 1 a| The basics;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-200), discography, videography, and index.;

505 0 a| Part 1. Terms and topics. The origins of opera ; Musical terminology ; Music and text relationships ; Professions ; Singers ; Opera onstage and off ; Opera as mirror of society -- Part 2. Genres, styles, and scores. Serious and semi-serious opera ; Comic opera and operetta ; Vernacular opera ; Scores and editions.;

520 a| This book gives a brief introduction to four centuries of opera, ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical style. After a brief introduction, the book is organized in two parts: Terms and Topics; and Genres and Styles. In the first part, the author traces the origins of opera, and then introduces the student to its basic terminology. In Part II, the author traces the history of major opera genres, including serious opera; comic opera; semi-serious opera; and vernacular opera. Throughout, sidebars offer studies of key issues. The book concludes with a bibliography, discography, and videography.;

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Opera : the basics / Denise Gallo.

Author/creator	Gallo, Denise P.
Format	Book
Publication Info	New York : Routledge, 2006.
Description	xv, 207 pages ; 21 cm.
Subjects	Opera.

Series	The basics Basics (Routledge (Firm)) ^A611142
Contents	Part 1. Terms and topics. The origins of opera ; Musical terminology ; Music and text relationships ; Professions ; Singers ; Opera onstage and off ; Opera as mirror of society -- Part 2. Genres, styles, and scores. Serious and semi-serious opera ; Comic opera and operetta ; Vernacular opera ; Scores and editions.
Abstract	This book gives a brief introduction to four centuries of opera, ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical style. After a brief introduction, the book is organized in two parts: Terms and Topics; and Genres and Styles. In the first part, the author traces the origins of opera, and then introduces the student to its basic terminology. In Part II, the author traces the history of major opera genres, including serious opera; comic opera; semi-serious opera; and vernacular opera. Throughout, sidebars offer studies of key issues. The book concludes with a bibliography, discography, and videography.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-200), discography, videography, and index.
LCCN	2005014489
ISBN	0415970717 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN	0415970725 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780415970716
ISBN	9780415970723

Opera : the basics / Denise Gallo.

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