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opera

/ˈɒp.ər.ə/

/ˈɑː.pər.ə/

operanoun

operas

/ˈɒp.ər.ə/

/ˈɑː.pər.ə/

Translations

опера

The opera was a magnificent performance.

Опера была великолепным представлением.

Additional translations

оперное произведение

оперное искусство

оперный театр

Definitions

A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.

The opera was performed at the grand theater last night, captivating the audience with its powerful arias.

An opera house or opera company; the institution or venue where operas are performed.

After moving to New York, she auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera.

A genre of classical musical drama combining vocal and orchestral music; the art form of staging such works.

She has been in love with opera since she first heard Puccini.

(plural only) The Latin plural of opus; a collection of artistic works, especially musical compositions, by a particular composer.

The recording features the complete opera of Monteverdi.

Synonyms

musical drama

theatrical performance

opera house

lyric theatre

singspiel

operaadjective

more opera

Comp.

most opera

Super.

/ˈɒp.rə/

/ˈɑː.pɚ.ə/

Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to opera (e.g., "opera singer", "opera house").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of opera.

She bought a pair of elegant opera gloves for the gala.

Synonyms

opusnoun

opera

/ˈəʊ.pəs/

/ˈoʊ.pəs/

Translations

опус

The composer's latest opus was well-received by critics.

Последний опус композитора был хорошо принят критиками.

Additional translations

музыкальное произведение

творение

сочинение

Definitions

A musical composition or set of compositions, usually numbered in the order of its issue.

Beethoven's Opus 27 includes the famous 'Moonlight Sonata'.

A literary or artistic work, especially a large or complex one.

The author's latest opus is a 500-page novel set in medieval times.

Synonyms

opusadjective

Definitions

Used attributively before a number to indicate a musical composition's position in a composer's chronological catalogue.

Tonight the quartet will perform Shostakovich's opus 110.