opera
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A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama.
The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music.
The house where operas are exhibited.
of Opus
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No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible.
The Opera is obviously the first draft of a fine spectacle; it suggests the idea of one.
People are wrong when they say opera is not what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That is what's wrong with it.
The opera isn't over till the fat lady sings.
Bed is the poor man's opera.
The opera ain't over until the fat lady sings.