A glossary (from Ancient Greek : γλῶσσα , glossa ; language, speech, wording), also known as a vocabulary or clavis , is an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with the definitions for those terms. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book that are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized. While glossaries are most commonly associated with non-fiction books, in some cases, fiction novels sometimes include a glossary for unfamiliar terms.
5-466: This is a glossary list of opera genres , giving alternative names. " Opera " is an Italian word (short for "opera in musica"); it was not at first commonly used in Italy (or in other countries) to refer to the genre of particular works. Most composers used more precise designations to present their work to the public. Often specific genres of opera were commissioned by theatres or patrons (in which case
10-537: A certain field of study or action. In this sense, the term is related to the notion of ontology . Automatic methods have been also provided that transform a glossary into an ontology or a computational lexicon. A core glossary is a simple glossary or explanatory dictionary that enables definition of other concepts, especially for newcomers to a language or field of study. It contains a small working vocabulary and definitions for important or frequently encountered concepts, usually including idioms or metaphors useful in
15-526: A particular theatre, for example opéra comique at the theatre of the same name , or opéra bouffe at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens . This list does not include terms that are vague and merely descriptive, such as " comic opera ", "sacred opera", "tragic opera" or "one-act opera" etc. Original language terms are given to avoid the ambiguities that would be caused by English translations. The following cover other forms of entertainment that existed around
20-476: The form of the work might deviate more or less from the genre norm, depending on the inclination of the composer). Opera genres are not exclusive. Some operas are regarded as belonging to several. Opera genres have been defined in different ways, not always in terms of stylistic rules. Some, like opera seria , refer to traditions identified by later historians, and others, like Zeitoper , have been defined by their own inventors. Other forms have been associated with
25-409: The time of the appearance of the first operas in Italy at the end of the 16th century, which were influential in the development of the art form: Glossary A bilingual glossary is a list of terms in one language defined in a second language or glossed by synonyms (or at least near-synonyms) in another language. In a general sense, a glossary contains explanations of concepts relevant to
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