Definitions for: Opera


[n] theater where opera is performed
[n] a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes



Webster (1913) Definition: Op"er*a, n. [It., fr. opera work, composition, opposed
to an improvisation, fr. L. opera pains work, fr. opus,
operis, work, labor: cf. F. op['e]ra. See Operate.]
1. A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an
essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting
of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with
orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes,
together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a
lyric drama.

2. The score of a musical drama, either written or in print;
a play set to music.

3. The house where operas are exhibited.

Op['e]ra bouffe [F. op['e]ra opera + bouffe comic, It.
buffo], Opera buffa [It.], light, farcical, burlesque
opera.

Opera box, a partially inclosed portion of the auditorium
of an opera house for the use of a small private party.

Op['e]ra comique [F.], comic or humorous opera.

Opera flannel, a light flannel, highly finished. --Knight.

Opera girl (Bot.), an East Indian plant ({Mantisia
saltatoria}) of the Ginger family, sometimes seen in
hothouses. It has curious flowers which have some
resemblance to a ballet dancer, whence the popular name.
Called also dancing girls.

Opera glass, a short telescope with concave eye lenses of
low power, usually made double, that is, with a tube and
set of glasses for each eye; a lorgnette; -- so called
because adapted for use at the opera, theater, etc.

Opera hat, a gentleman's folding hat.

Opera house, specifically, a theater devoted to the
performance of operas.

Opera seria [It.], serious or tragic opera; grand opera.

Synonyms: opera house

See Also: act, aria, bouffe, classical music, comic opera, grand opera, house, musical drama, opera bouffe, opera comique, serious music, supertitle, surtitle, theater, theatre

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