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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, arias, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama. [1913 Webster] 2. The score of a musical drama, either written or in print;
a play set to music.
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3. The house where operas are exhibited.
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era-bouffe">Opera bouffe op[ era 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.
era-comique">Opera comique F., comic or humorous opera.
Opera flannel, a light flannel, highly finished. --Knight.
Opera girl or Opera girls (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.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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