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Rock opera
Rock music with a story told over multiple parts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Rock Opera" and "Metal opera" redirect here. For the film, see Rock Opera (film). For the album, see The Metal Opera. For the metal genre nicknamed "opera metal", see symphonic metal.
A rock opera is a collection of rock music songs with lyrics that relate to a common story. Rock operas are typically released as concept albums and are not scripted for acting, which distinguishes them from operas, although several have been adapted as rock musicals. The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytelling device. The success of the rock opera genre has inspired similar works in other musical styles, such as rap opera.
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