Opera: The Basics
- ISBN-10
- 0415970717
- ISBN-13
- 9780415970716
- Series
- Opera
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 207
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Denise P. Gallo
Description
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. The origins of opera are traced and then the reader is intrduced to its basic terminology.
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