Genres

Categories of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

Chants   (2 resources)

Liturgical repertories of monophonic unison melodies (originally unaccompanied) in free rhythm, as distinct from measured music.

Children's literature   (3 resources)

Works written for young persons.

Collected works   (18 resources)

Comprehensive compilations of an author's monographic publications.

Drama   (26 resources)

Compositions in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story, usually involving conflicts and emotions, through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance.

Fiction   (29 resources)

Invented prose narratives.

Hymns   (3 resources)

Songs of praise to God, usually sung in a religious service.

Instruments and instrumental music   (4 resources)

Devices used to produce music; and music written for instruments, as opposed to vocal music or music for voice and instruments.

Opera   (3 resources)

Dramas or other creative works set to music and made up of vocal pieces with orchestral accompaniment, overtures and interludes.

Poetry   (52 resources)

Literary works in metrical form; verse.