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This book is an expansive dictionary of musical compositions that seeks to assemble a comprehensive list of some of the most celebrated, frequently performed, widely known, or otherwise notable works in the Western music tradition that predates the 20th century. These entries are suitable for both casual and serious music lovers alike and include operas, ballets, oratorios, concertos, symphonies, sonatas, and similar song forms organized alphabetically by their common titles. Additionally, it includes brief historical and contextual insights on each work, featuring information about the composer, the date of composition or premiere, the work's inception or inspiration, and notable excerpts familiar to audiences.
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