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| op·er·a [ óppərə, ópprə ] (plural op·er·as) |
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1. musical drama: a dramatic work where music is a dominant part of the performance, with the actors often singing rather than reciting their lines. It is usually highly stylized and typically has recurring themes intensified by musical repetitions developed as the piece progresses.
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2. operas in general: operas thought of collectively or as an art form
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3. music operatic score: the musical score or libretto of an operatic work
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4.
Same as opera house
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| [Mid-17th century. Via Italian< Latin, "works" < opus (see opus)] |
