opera
Meaning
An opera is a dramatic work combining singing, orchestral music, and often dance, typically performed in a theater setting.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse opera with musical theater, as they differ in style and structure.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Last
night
I
went
to
the
city
theater
to
see
an
opera
that
a
friend
had
recommended
.
The
singers
had
powerful
voices
and
the
orchestra
created
a
deep
,
moving
atmosphere
,
so
I
felt
each
scene
strongly
.
I
had
expected
a
very
long
show
,
but
the
story
was
interesting
and
the
time
passed
quickly
.
After
the
performance
we
walked
home
and
talked
about
our
favourite
moments
,
which
made
the
evening
feel
special
.
I
will
try
to
go
again
next
month
if
I
can
buy
a
ticket
for
a
different
production
.
Common Phrases
grand opera
contemporary opera
opera house
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