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definition 1: |
a dramatic work set to music, with accompaniment by an orchestra.
This very famous opera tells the story of a tragic romance between two impoverished lovers.- similar words:
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definition 2: |
a piece of music written for an opera.
The Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi is famous for his operas.When I turned on the radio, they were playing my favorite opera. |
definition 3: |
such works considered collectively.
His wife loves opera, but he is not a fan himself. |
definition 4: |
(sometimes cap.) the theater where such works are performed.
I haven't been to the opera yet this season. |
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