an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera , grand opera .

the form or branch of musical and dramatic art represented by such compositions.

the score or the words of such a composition.

a performance of one

to go to the opera.

( sometimes initial capital letter ) an opera house or resident company

the Paris Opera.

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aida , libretto , musical , theater