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opera seria

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪərɪə/

Definition of opera seria

noun

  • an opera (especially one of the 18th century in Italian) on a serious, usually classical or mythological theme.

Origin:

Italian, literally 'serious opera'

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Definition of opera seria in the US English dictionary