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Opera

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Noun

1. opera

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

2. opera

a commercial browser

3. opera, opera house

a building where musical dramas are performed

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Opera

see synonyms of opera
noun
1. 
an extended dramatic work in which music constitutes a dominating feature, either consisting of separate recitatives, arias, and choruses, or having a continuous musical structure
2. 
the branch of music or drama represented by such works
3. 
the score, libretto, etc, of an opera
4. 
a theatre where opera is performed
noun
a plural of opus

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Opera

see synonyms of opera
noun
1. 
a play having all or most of its text set to music, with arias, recitatives, choruses, duets, trios, etc. sung to orchestral accompaniment, usually characterized by elaborate costuming, scenery, and choreography
see also grand opera, comic opera
2. 
the branch of art represented by such plays
3. 
the score, libretto, or performance of such a play
4. 
a theater in which operas are given
noun
pl. of
opus

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Opera

see synonyms of opera
n.
1. A theatrical presentation in which a dramatic performance is set to music.
2. The score of such a work.
3. A theater designed primarily for operas.
n.
A plural of opus.
n. pl. o·pe·ra (ōpər-ə, ŏpər-ə) or o·pus·es
A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works.

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