opéra

Definitions of opéra
  1. noun
    a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
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    types:
    opéra bouffe, opéra comique
    opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
    opérette
    a short amusing opera
    type of:
    musique classique
    traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
  2. noun
    a building where musical dramas are performed
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    type of:
    théâtre
    a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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