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    opera
    /ˈɒp(ə)rə/

    noun

    • 1. a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists: "it was the best performance of the opera he had ever heard"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OperaOpera - Wikipedia

    Opera is a key part of Western classical music, and Italian tradition in particular. [3] Originally understood as an entirely sung piece, in contrast to a play with songs, opera has come to include numerous genres, including some that include spoken dialogue such as Singspiel and Opéra comique.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPERA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Opera is a musical play in which most of the words are sung, or plays and music of this type. Learn more about the history, types, and features of opera with Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.britannica.com › art › opera-musicOpera | History & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 18, 2024 · Opera is a theatrical work with music, libretto, and staging, that aims to create emotional impact and drama. Learn about the origins, forms, and features of opera in the Western tradition and beyond.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › operaOpera Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Opera is a musical drama with vocal pieces and orchestral accompaniment. Learn the etymology, history, examples, and related phrases of opera from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › operaOPERA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Opera definition: 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.. See examples of OPERA used in a sentence.

  7. louis.pressbooks.pub › chapter › introduction-to-operaIntroduction to Opera – Music Appreciation

    Opera is a form of staged music drama in which all or part of the text is sung. Learn how opera emerged in Italy in the early seventeenth century and how it overcomes the challenges of combining drama and music.

  8. www.eno.org › discover-opera › the-beginners-guide-to-operaThe Beginner's Guide to Opera | ENO

    Opera is an art form that tells a story through music and singing, with orchestra and libretto. Learn about the origins, genres, voice types and staging of opera with this beginner's guide from ENO.