Opera

Formatting Names:

• Use full names for composers with common surnames 
• Use standard English-language spellings (i.e. "Rachmaninoff" instead of "Rachmaninov")
• Avoid abbreviating names (i.e. J.S. Bach)

Searching for Vocal Music:

• To specify vocal range in your search, indicate high, medium, or low voice 
• You can add vocal range to some subject headings, like "Songs (High voice)" OR you can simply search "high voice" as a keyword

Keys:

• Avoid using keys in your search terms (such as "C" or "G minor")

Finding recordings by format:

• For CDs, add a keyword search for "compact" or "CD"
• For LPs, add a keyword search for "LP"
• For streaming media, add a keyword search for "electronic"