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FAQs: Finding songs, arias, and translations
Socrates
Single song (i.e. not part of larger work)
Try an Author & Keyword, or Keyword search, and limit Format
to Scores. This will find all publications of the song published
by itself, or any collection in which it is contained, that has
its contents listed in the citation.
| Author: |
schubert |
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| Keyword: |
erlkonig |
(NB: ignore diacritical
marks) |
| Format: |
scores |
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| Keyword: |
erlkonig |
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| Format: |
scores |
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Part of a larger work
If you know that the song or aria is from a larger work, it is
best to start by searching for the opera, oratorio, musical, song
cycle, etc. Try an Author & Keyword search and limit Format
to Scores. This will yield editions of the complete work (i.e. the
opera, song cycle, etc.), as well as selections from those works
that may not be the specific piece you are seeking. Look at the
Long display to get more information.
| Author: |
schumann |
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| Keyword: |
frauenliebe |
(NB: use unique words;
complete title is not necessary) |
| Format: |
scores |
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If all of these are unsuccessful, try a Keyword search using the
title of the song you are looking for. This will find all editions
of the song published by itself, or any collection in which it is
contained, that has its contents listed in the citation.
| Keyword: |
ring meinem finger |
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| Format: |
scores |
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Songs are sometimes published in versions for high (soprano, tenor),
medium (mezzo-soprano, baritone), and low (alto, bass) voice. You
can add one of these terms to your keyword search.
| Keyword: |
ring meinem finger
high |
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| Format: |
scores |
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Last modified:
April 22, 2005
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