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opera
1[ op-er-uh, op-ruh ]
noun
- an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
- the form or branch of musical and dramatic art represented by such compositions.
- the score or the words of such a composition.
- a performance of one:
to go to the opera.
- (sometimes initial capital letter) an opera house or resident company:
the Paris Opera.
opera
2[ oh-per-uh, op-er-uh ]
noun
- a plural of opus.
opera
1/ ˈɒprə; ˈɒəə /
noun
- an extended dramatic work in which music constitutes a dominating feature, either consisting of separate recitatives, arias, and choruses, or having a continuous musical structure
- the branch of music or drama represented by such works
- the score, libretto, etc, of an opera
- a theatre where opera is performed
opera
2/ ˈɒəə /
noun
- a plural of opus
opera
- A musical drama that is totally or mostly sung. ï岹 , Carmen, and Don Giovanniare some celebrated operas. A light, comic opera is often called an operetta .
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of opera1
Example Sentences
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It resembled a scene from one of Verdi's operas.
While this event is often billed as a showpiece on par with cup finals, there is one big difference - tomorrow, WWE will continue on with the next chapter of its never-ending soap opera.
Right now, I’m running a gigantic opera I wrote and this album about animals, so I’m moving forward doing cool stuff, which makes me more relaxed about looking over my shoulder.
Staged in a crumbling gothic opera house, the two-hour show depicted the star's inner angels and demons wrestling for her soul.
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