| 释义 |
opera
I. ope·ra \ˈōpərə, ˈäp-\
plural of opus
II. op·era \ˈäp(ə)rə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Italian, work, opera, from Latin, work, pains; akin to Latin oper-, opus work — more at operate
1. : a drama in which music is the essential factor comprising songs with orchestral accompaniment (as recitative, aria, chorus) and orchestral preludes and interludes — compare music drama
2. : the score of a musical drama
3.
a. : the performance of an opera or a house where operas are performed
< a season of opera >
< heard it at the opera >
b. : an organization that produces and performs operas
4. : musical drama as a form of art
< the origin of opera >
< French opera >
5. [by shortening]
a. : opera pump
b. : opera slipper
6. : a showy unrealistic literary or theatrical production — see horse opera, soap opera, space opera
III. opera adjective
: used or suitable for use at or in an opera
< opera chairs >
especially : of a formal style suitable for wear at the opera
< an opera cloak > |