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opera1

Pronunciation: /ˈɒp(ə)rə/

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Definition of opera

noun

a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists: it was the best performance of the opera he had ever heard
[mass noun] operas as a genre of classical music: a very grand programme of opera and ballet
a building for the performance of opera: you will enjoy a visit to the opera