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Definitions of opera

noun
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

synonyms: muziekdrama

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type of:
luistermuziek
traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
noun
a building where musical dramas are performed

synonyms: operagebouw

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type of:
komedie, schouwburg, theater
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

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