- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Sound And Vision Publishing Ltd ,Canada (1 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0920151191
- ISBN-13: 978-0920151198
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.4 x 0.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,207,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From strutting singers to cantankerous composers, from ludicrous librettos to pompous prima donnas, Barber skewers them all in his satirical yet affectionate opera dictionary.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A fun to read, "user friendly", operatic dictionary!
7 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
Enhanced with the line drawings of Dave Donald, David Barber's Tenors, Tantrums And Trills: An Opera Dictionary From Aida To Zzzz provides a clever, witty, informative, and thoroughly delightful alphabetically formatted compendium of opera terms and personalities. This fun to read, "user friendly" operatic dictionary will prove welcome browsing for all opera enthusiasts everywhere!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
An opera and music lovers delight
23 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
David Barber does it again! This book is a wonderful accompaniment to his When the Fat Lady Sings: Opera History As It Ought To Be Taught--a must have companion book. His "definitions" are right on and make you laugh out loud at times. Just about every definition I wanted to know about opera I found in this book and then some. And the illustrations by David Donald add just the right touch of extra humor. A "must have" for all David Barber lovers!
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Not a dictionary
15 Dec 2004
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Calling this book a "dictionary" is using the term very loosely. It has opera terms listed in alphabetical order, but that is where the resemblance to a dictionary ends. Actually, it is a joke book. The author follows a basic format for most of the "definitions" by giving the word/term, providing some minimal factual (?) information, then telling a joke. This is not a reference book. It has only marginal entertainment value, and even less educational value. Just know what you are buying, because I did not.
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