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Opera is actually a plural; the singular is opus, meaning "work." But when we treat opera as an English word meaning a long musical composition of vocal and orchestral parts, we pluralize it as operas.
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∙ 11y agoOpus
This can be confusing. The Latin word opus means "work" and in our time usually refers to a musical composition as numbered in the order of publication. For instance, Beethoven's Symphony #5 is his Opus 67, meaning that of his published works it was the 67th. In this use of the word, opera is the plural of opus. When it refers to a staged musical drama with singing instead of dialogue, opera is singular. Under this usage, the English plural of opera is operas. In Italian the plural of opera is opere.
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∙ 6y agoThat depends. Pretentious: Soprani Ordinary: Sopranos
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∙ 15y agoIt is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'Opera in musica'. Being a drama [or such like] to be sung with instrumental accompaniment by one or more singers in costume.
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∙ 11y agoOpera is singular. In English the plural is operas. In Italian the plural is opere.
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∙ 10y agoSopranos is the plural of soprano.
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∙ 15y agoOperas
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What is an opera-buffer?
Assuming you mean "opera buffa" then the definition would be a comedic opera, as opposed to an "opera seria," meaning "serious opera."
What country does the word opera come from?
Opera, the word, comes from Italy.
What language does the word opera originate from?
'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
What is another word for prelude in an opera?
Another word for prelude would be an overture or opening of an opera.
What is the definition of opera?
Opera is a play to be sung by one or more persons with instrumental accompaniment and acted in costume. a drama that is set to music
What is an opera-buffer?
Assuming you mean "opera buffa" then the definition would be a comedic opera, as opposed to an "opera seria," meaning "serious opera."
What is definition of Opera?
Simply put, an opera is a theatrical presentation put to music.
Is their a definition for soprano recorder?
an opera singer
What country does the word opera come from?
Opera, the word, comes from Italy.
What does the root word opera mean?
the latin word opera means (work)
What is the origin of the word opera?
'Opera' is the Italian word for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'Opera in musica'.
What type of noun is opera?
The noun 'opera' is a singular, common noun. The noun 'opera' is an abstract noun as a word for a branch of music or drama. The noun 'opera' is a concrete noun as a word for a score of opera, a performance of opera, or an opera theater.
Where did the word 'opera' come from?
Opera is an Italian word, from either opus or oper -- to work.
How many syllables does the word opera have?
There are 3 syllables in the word opera. Op-er-a.
The word opera is actually the plural of another word what is it?
Actually, the word 'opera' is NOT a plural of a different word. (As far as I know.)The plural of the word 'opera', is 'operas', as in:"Those operas we saw were very boring."
What language does the word opera originate from?
'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
Is opera capitalised?
Yes, the word "opera" is typically capitalized when referring to the specific musical art form. However, if used in a general sense to refer to any type of performance or entertainment, it is not capitalized.
