Classics

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The Roman poet Ovid was exiled by Emperor Augustus, possibly for the scandalous content of his poems. elaborate share

Classical

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Classical composers often didn't write their own parts for instruments like the timpani (kettledrums) or bassoon; those were usually left to the discretion of the performers or their assistants. elaborate share

Fantasy

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The word "fantasy" comes from the Greek word "phantasia," meaning imagination or apparition. elaborate share

Drama

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The word "drama" comes from the Greek word "dran," meaning "to do" or "to act." elaborate share

Comedy

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The word "comedy" comes from the Greek word "komoidia," meaning "revel song" or "village revel." elaborate share

Simulation Games

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The "god game" genre of simulation games, where players control entire civilizations or ecosystems, originated in part from the 1982 game *Hammurabi*, which focused on managing an ancient Mesopotamian city. elaborate share