What circumstances show that the church singers of the 13th to 16th
centuries must have had considerable skill in singing?
What was the influence of the opera on singing?
What was the course of training required of young singers in the 17th
century?
What important work on singing dates from the early part of the 18th
century? Give some of its principles.
Describe the celebrated singers of this period and their work.
What was the influence of vocal virtuosity on music?