Tenors, Tantrums and Trills: An Opera Dictionary from Aida to Zzzz

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Summary: Not a dictionary
Review: 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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Summary: A fun to read, "user friendly", operatic dictionary!
Review: 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!

Rating:
Summary: A fun to read, "user friendly", operatic dictionary!
Review: 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!

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Summary: this book is funny!!!
Review: This book is one of the funniest books I ever laid my eyes on!!!!!!! Any person who likes jokes out there, this is the book for you!!!