Antonyms for operas
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : op-er-uh, op-ruh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə |
Definition of operas
Origin :- "a drama sung" [Klein], 1640s, from Italian opera, literally "a work, labor, composition," from Latin opera "work, effort" (Latin plural regarded as feminine singular), secondary (abstract) noun from operari "to work," from opus (genitive operis) "a work" (see opus). Defined in "Elson's Music Dictionary" as, "a form of musical composition evolved shortly before 1600, by some enthusiastic Florentine amateurs who sought to bring back the Greek plays to the modern stage."
- No good opera plot can be sensible. ... People do not sing when they are feeling sensible. [W.H. Auden, 1961]
- As a branch of dramatic art, it is attested from 1759. First record of opera glass "small binoculars for use at the theater" is from 1738. Soap opera is first recorded 1939, as a disparaging reference to daytime radio dramas sponsored by soap manufacturers.
- As in music : noun sounds that are pleasant, harmonized
- As in performance : noun acting, depiction
- As in play : noun theater piece
- As in song : noun melody sung or played with musical instrument
- As in opera house : noun large musical hall
- His own public had unjustly neglected him, posterity consigned his operas to oblivion.
- Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
- She was well and she had done this and that and had been to see such and such plays and operas.
- Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- Every day they drove in the parks, and went in the evening to balls, operas, and plays.
- Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
- I have been there, and have laughed heartily at the recitative in your operas.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
- The pleasure of seeing you, madam, is worth all the operas in the world.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
- I had at this time a great deal to do with the operas and theatres, and often wrote the reviews.
- Extract from : « Memoirs » by Charles Godfrey Leland
- His first piece was Fielding's "Opera of Operas," produced in 1733.
- Extract from : « A Popular History of the Art of Music » by W. S. B. Mathews
- The complete list of his works in Fétis contains eighty operas.
- Extract from : « A Popular History of the Art of Music » by W. S. B. Mathews
- This was in 1740, and two of his operas were there produced.
- Extract from : « A Popular History of the Art of Music » by W. S. B. Mathews
- The list of his works embraces ninety-four operas and 103 masses.
- Extract from : « A Popular History of the Art of Music » by W. S. B. Mathews
Synonyms for operas
- a cappella
- acoustic
- act
- air
- anthem
- appearance
- aria
- ballad
- ballet
- bebop
- behavior
- bop
- burlesque
- business
- canticle
- carol
- ceremony
- chamber
- chant
- chorale
- chorus
- classical
- comedy
- concert
- concert hall
- curtain-raiser
- custom
- dance
- display
- ditty
- drama
- entertainment
- exhibition
- expression
- farce
- flop
- folk
- fusion
- gig
- golden oldie
- hard rock
- harmony
- heavy metal
- hit
- hymn
- instrumental
- interpretation
- jazz
- lay
- lullaby
- lyric
- mask
- matinee
- measure
- melody
- modern
- music hall
- musical
- number
- offering
- oldie
- one-act
- opera
- pageant
- performance
- piece
- plainsong
- play
- poem
- popular
- portrayal
- potboiler
- presentation
- production
- psalm
- ragtime
- rap
- recital
- refrain
- rehearsal
- representation
- review
- revue
- rigmarole
- rite
- rock
- rock and roll
- round
- set
- shanty
- show
- singing
- smash
- smash hit
- song
- soul
- special
- spectacle
- stage show
- strain
- stunt
- swing
- theatrical
- to-do
- tragedy
- tune
- turkey
- verse
- vocal
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