popera
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of popera
C20: from pop ² (sense 1) + opera
Example Sentences
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“Christmas Together” keeps the pealing prettiness and classical mash-ups, but in much larger formal arrangements that usually turn toward popera.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2017
“Magic Moment” riffles through retro showcases for his big, smooth, euphorically sustained voice, which can carry him from soul to the edge of popera.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2012
This new category – "popera", somebody has no doubt already christened it – stands a good chance of capturing an audience that wouldn't tend to be seen at either trad opera or a musical.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2011
But while popera stamped his lifestyle with a certain glamour — he enjoys fast cars, designer clothes, the cultivated look of just-got-out-of-bed chic — it presumably did not fulfill his needs.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2010
It's an "opera opera", Albarn emphasised, unlike their "flopera" or "popera", Monkey: Journey to the West.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 28, 2010
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