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... Opera , Operetta , and the Musical Fundamentally , an opera is a play set to music , and it has all the elements described earlier in relation to the theater . An opera is performed on stage with actors who impersonate different ...
... Opera , Operetta , and the Musical Fundamentally , an opera is a play set to music , and it has all the elements described earlier in relation to the theater . An opera is performed on stage with actors who impersonate different ...
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... opera reached its high point in the operas of Richard Wagner ( 1813-1883 ) . In these , no recitative , no dialogue unaccompanied by the full orchestra , and no obviously separate set pieces appear . Since Wagner's har- monic style ...
... opera reached its high point in the operas of Richard Wagner ( 1813-1883 ) . In these , no recitative , no dialogue unaccompanied by the full orchestra , and no obviously separate set pieces appear . Since Wagner's har- monic style ...
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... operas and dance performances on television , these two art forms can hardly be appreci- ated fully except in actual performance . In addition , we might try to participate more actively in the production of a play , opera , or ballet ...
... operas and dance performances on television , these two art forms can hardly be appreci- ated fully except in actual performance . In addition , we might try to participate more actively in the production of a play , opera , or ballet ...
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What Is Art? Acrylic | 3 |
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The Functions of the Arts Engraving | 28 |
Copyright | |
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