Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Literary and Performing Arts Works (hierarchy name)
5. musical compositions

Narrower term/s

• singspiels
• comic operas[+]
  • burlettas
  • operas buffas
  • opéras comiques
• intermezzos
• operas serias
• operettas

Anotations

Scope note:

Dramatic musical compositions in which singing forms an essential part, chiefly consisting of recitatives, arias, and choruses, with orchestral accompaniment, usually documented by a libretto and musical score.