| LC control no. | sh 85094900 |
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| LC classification | ML1700 ML2110 History and criticism ML3858 Aesthetics |
| Topical heading | Opera |
| Variant(s) | Comic opera Lyric drama Opera--History and criticism Opera, Comic Operas--History and criticism |
| See also | subdivision In opera under names of individual persons, under names of individual deities, mythological and legendary figures, and fictitious characters, and under names of countries, cities, etc., for works on those persons and places in opera. Drama Dramatic music--History and criticism Singspiel |
| Scope note | Here are entered general works about opera. Musical compositions in this form are entered under the heading Operas. |
| Subject example tracing | Example under Music--History and criticism; Performing arts; Vocal music--History and criticism Note under Operas |
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