nounπShareA theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance."My sister loves opera; she finds the music and drama very engaging. "cultureartmusicentertainmentliteraturesoundstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe score for such a work."The opera for the school play was challenging, requiring many hours of practice. "musicartentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA building designed for the performance of such works; an opera house."The school trip included a visit to the opera, a magnificent building for live performances. "architectureentertainmentmusicartculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA company dedicated to performing such works."The local opera company is putting on a new production of "The Marriage of Figaro." "musicentertainmentorganizationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any showy, melodramatic or unrealistic production resembling an opera."The school play was an opera of exaggerated emotions, with characters dramatically wailing and gesticulating. "entertainmentmusicliteratureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works."In Mozart's complete published works, The Marriage of Figaro is opera number 12. "musicentertainmentartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA work, especially of art."My favorite opera is the one about the passionate lovers. "artmusicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
