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   opera

   /ˈɒp(ə)rə/

   noun

   • 1. a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists: "it was the best performance of the opera he had ever heard"
   • ▪ operas as a genre of classical music: "a very grand programme of opera and ballet"
   • ▪ a building for the performance of opera: "you will enjoy a visit to the opera"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Italian, from Latin, literally ‘labour, work’.

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   What does soap opera mean?

   • For other uses, see Soap opera (disambiguation). A soap opera, daytime drama, or soap for short, is typically a long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.

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   Where did the term soap opera come from?

   • The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers. The term was preceded by " horse opera ", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. [citation needed] BBC Radio 's The Archers, first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera.

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   What is Beijing opera?

   • Beijing Opera is also the reserved program for the communication between Chinese and many foreign cultures. In ancient times, Peking Opera was performed mostly on stage in the open air, teahouses or temple courtyards. Since the orchestra played loudly, the performers developed a piercing style of song that could be heard by everyone.

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   What is the difference between opera and Aria?

   • While the story of an opera was advanced through recitative (dialogue sung in quick, speechlike rhythms), the arias, by contrast, were dramatically static, allowing individual characters to reflect upon the immediately preceding action, after which they perhaps left the stage.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › operaOPERA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · OPERA meaning: 1. a musical play in which most of the words are sung, or plays and music of this type: 2. a…. Learn more.

4. www.britannica.com › art › music-dramaMusic drama | Musical Theatre, Opera, Ballet | Britannica

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   Jul 16, 2024 · music drama, type of serious musical theatre, first advanced by Richard Wagner in his book Oper und Drama (1850–51; “Opera and Drama”), that was originally referred to as simply “drama.” (Wagner himself never used the term music drama, which was later used by his successors and by critics and scholars.)

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › Sydney-Opera-HouseSydney Opera House | History, Location, Architect, Design ...

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Sydney Opera House, opera house located on Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), New South Wales, Australia. Its unique use of a series of gleaming white sail-shaped shells as its roof structure makes it one of the most-photographed buildings in the world.

7. singersroom.com › w53 › best-opera-songs-of-all-time15 Best Opera Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · From the haunting beauty of “Nessun Dorma” to the fiery passion of “Habanera,” these songs showcase the emotional depth and technical prowess that define opera as an art form.

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   3 days ago · Nabucco ( Italian pronunciation: [naˈbukko], short for Nabucodonosor [naˌbukoˈdɔːnozor, -donoˈzɔr]; English: "Nebuchadnezzar") is an Italian-language opera in four acts composed in 1841 by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera.

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   2 days ago · A soap opera, daytime drama, or soap for short, is typically a long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.

10. en.chinaculture.org › library › 2008-01Introduction of Peking Opera - Chinaculture.org

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    5 days ago · Peking Opera is a harmonious combination of the Grand Opera, ballet and acrobatics, consisting of dance, dialogue, monologues, martial arts and mime. The Peking Opera band mainly consists of an orchestra and percussion band.