What is the definition of the word opera?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Opus

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.

Answer 3

That depends. Pretentious: Soprani Ordinary: Sopranos

Answer 4

It 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.

Answer 5

Opera is singular. In English the plural is operas. In Italian the plural is opere.

Answer 6

Sopranos is the plural of soprano.

Answer 7

Operas

Answer 8

operas