Here are entered general works about opera. Musical compositions in this form are entered under the heading Operas. --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.
Here are entered Chinese musical dramas, including Beijing operas, and, with local subdivision, regional operas written and performed in the style of a particular locality.
Here are entered discussions of the technique of writing operas. --subdivision Dramaturgy under names of composers, e.g. Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883--Dramaturgy
