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opera

[op-er-uh, op-ruh] / ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə /
NOUN
music
Synonyms
STRONGEST
melody piece rap rock singing soul tune
STRONG
acoustic air bebop bop chamber classical folk fusion harmony hymn jazz measure modern plainsong ragtime refrain song strain swing
WEAK
a cappella hard rock heavy metal instrumental popular rock and roll
Antonyms
STRONGEST
silence
NOUN
opera house
Synonyms
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concert hall music hall
NOUN
performance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act appearance behavior concert dance display drama play portrayal presentation production show
STRONG
ballet burlesque business ceremony custom exhibition gig interpretation matinee offering pageant recital rehearsal representation review revue rigmarole rite set special spectacle stunt to-do
WEAK
stage show
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hiding reality
WEAK
direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency
NOUN
play
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comedy drama hit musical performance show
STRONG
entertainment farce flop mask potboiler smash theatrical tragedy turkey
WEAK
curtain-raiser one-act smash hit stage show
NOUN
song
Synonyms
STRONG
air anthem aria ballad canticle carol chant chorale chorus ditty hymn lay lullaby lyrics melody number oldie piece poem psalm refrain round strain tune verse
WEAK
golden oldie

Example Sentences

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The New York production of "Innocence" marks its second run at an American opera house after performances by the San Francisco Opera in June 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

They added: "Within these categories, we also track our investment in specific artforms such as opera, circus and comedy. At present, we have no plans to change how we classify our investment."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

This may have become the hottest ticket in town thanks to star singers, but what made it work is the direction by Yuval Sharon, the operatic magician who created L.A.’s experimental opera company, the Industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No soap opera can beat the Bible when it comes to mess.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Catharsis could only gather around the theme of love, which, considering that they were strangers trapped in an opera box, was far more uncomfortable than cathartic.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.