Opera: the Basics

Name: Opera: the Basics
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ISBN: 9780415970723

ISBN-10: 0415970725

ISBN-13: 9780415970723

Edition: 2006

Authors: Denise Gallo

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Opera: The Basicsgives a brief introduction to 4 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. Opera: The Basicsserves as an excellent…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 11/22/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.47" wide x 7.80" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Introduction



Terms and Topics



The Origins of Opera



Musical Terminology



Music and Text Relationships



Professions



Singers



Opera Onstage and Off



Opera as a Mirror of Society



Genres, Styles, and Scores



Serious and Semi-Serious Opera



Comic Opera and Operetta



Vernacular Opera



Scores and Editions


Resources