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Record 1 2011-09-02

English

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

A style of singing prevalent in the 17th-18th centuries, characterized by beautiful tone, lyricism, and brilliant, florid vocal technique.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chant
  • Théâtre et Opéra
DEF

L'art du chant conformément aux traditions de l'opéra italien des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles.

OBS

[...] chant caractérisé par la beauté du son, la souplesse du phrasé et la virtuosité dans l'exécution des vocalises et des ornements.

Spanish

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