Meaning & use
Opera
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A dramatic stage work in which the dialogue is entirely or mostly sung, accompanied by an orchestra.
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They attended a performance of Verdi's opera at the grand theater.
She trained for years to sing lead roles in opera.
A note on using this word
The word is Italian for 'work' or 'labor,' originally short for 'opera in musica,' meaning 'work in music.'
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