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Opera FAQ
This FAQ will answer some of the questions you may have about opera.
What is Opera?
The great question "what is opera?" is answered in this opera FAQ.
Where did opera originate?
Learn how opera originated.
What is a libretto?
Find the answer to your question "what is a libretto?".
What is opera seria?
Find the answer to this question in this opera FAQ.
What is opera buffa?
Learn the meaning of opera buffa.
What is the shortest opera?
You will never believe how short the shortest opera is.
What is the longest opera?
Discover why this opera is so long.
What is the most performed opera?
Discover what opera is most performed.
What is the difference between opera and oratorio?
Discover the difference between opera and oratorio in this opera FAQ.
What was the first opera?
Discover the first opera composed in this opera FAQ.
Should I familiarize myself with the opera I'm about to see before I see it?
Discover why you should get familiar with the opera you are about to see.