The New Grove Dictionary of Opera is an encyclopedia (or encyclopedic dictionary) of opera, considered to be one of the best general reference sources on the subject. It is the largest work on its subject in the English language. In its printed form it amounts to 5,448 pages in four volumes. Brockhaus Konversations-Lexikon, 1902 An encyclopedia (alternatively encyclopaedia or encyclopædia, with ligature) is a written compendium of knowledge. ... Dictionary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The foyer of Charles Garniers Opéra, Paris, opened 1875 Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. ...

First published in 1992, it was edited by Stanley Sadie with contributions from over 1,300 scholars. There are 11,000 articles in total, covering over 2,900 composers and 1,800 operas. Appendices including an index of role names and an index of incipits of arias, ensembles etc. ISBN 0-333-73432-7 and 1-56159- 228-5 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Stanley Sadie, CBE, (October 30, 1930-March 21, 2005) was a British musicologist, music critic, and editor. ... The International Standard Book Number, or ISBN (sometimes pronounced is-ben), is a unique identifier for books, intended to be used commercially. ...

The dictionary is available online, together with The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, at http://www.grovemusic.com The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is a dictionary of music and musicians, generally considered to be one of the best general reference sources on the subject. ...