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OPERA [2 records]

Record 1 2011-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Music (General)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Singing
DEF

Large musical work in which drama and music are combined, and performers sing and act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musique (Généralités)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Chant
DEF

Poème, ouvrage dramatique mis en musique, dépourvu de dialogue parlé (à la différence de l'opéra-comique) qui est composé de récitatifs, d'airs, de chœurs et parfois de danses avec accompagnement d'orchestre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Música (Generalidades)
  • Teatro y Ópera
  • Canto
PHR

ópera bufa, ópera cómica

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Record 2 2011-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
  • Theatre and Opera
DEF

A theater devoted chiefly to operas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
  • Théâtre et Opéra
DEF

Édifice où l'on joue des opéras.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Salas e instalaciones para espectáculos
  • Teatro y Ópera
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