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  • opera
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  • Oper

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Definition

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Nonfiction or fiction works featuring opera, opera singers, or opera composers. Operas are works in which most roles are intended to be sung with instrumental accompanyment, usually including arias, recitives, and choruses. Typically, the performances are staged with elaborate costumes, sets, and dramatic movement.

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Change note

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initial version

dct:creator
Rastislav Hudak
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2020-06-24T15:53:01+02:00

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Definition from LC Genre/Form Terms and Getty AAT.

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