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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.
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, ˈɒpərə /
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/ ˈɒpərə /
noun
a plural of opus
opera
A musical drama that is totally or mostly sung. Aïda , Carmen, and Don Giovanni are 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
No need for movies, the opera, Shakespeare, or Sondheim.
Like many contemporary operas, “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Mason Bates, a commissioned work that opened the Metropolitan Opera season on Sunday evening, walks the line between novelty and tradition without embracing either.
Some of the opera’s characters become figures from the art; others are gallery employees or visitors.
As directed by Mr. Villazón, the chorus, which plays a major role in the opera, is not benign: Its goal is to subsume Amina and suppress rebellion.
She was an opera singer — one of the greatest singers I’ve ever heard in my life.
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