opera

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Italian opera. Doublet of oeuvre and ure.

noun

  1. (music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
  2. (music) The score for such a work.
  3. A building designed for the performance of such works; an opera house.
  4. A company dedicated to performing such works.
  5. (by extension) Any showy, melodramatic or unrealistic production resembling an opera.

Etymology 2

From Latin opera, plural of opus.

noun

  1. plural of opus; a collection of work.

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