opera
opera [opera operas] BrE [ˈɒprə] NAmE [ˈɑːprə] noun 1. countable, uncountable a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung to music; works of this type as an art form or entertainment •Puccini's operas •to go to the opera •an opera singer •light/grand opera see also ↑soap opera 2. countable a company that performs opera; a building in which operas are performed •the Vienna State Opera Derived Word: ↑operatic Word Origin: mid 17th cent.: from Italian, from Latin, literally labour, work.
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