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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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   Why should you visit Opera in Rome?

   • Opera in Rome captivates audiences with its rich and vibrant performances, immersing them in the enchanting world of classical music. The city's opera scene showcases beloved works by renowned composers like Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Rossini.

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

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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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   4 days ago · “Dignifed” is perhaps the best word to define Elīna Garanča and Malcolm Martineau’s recital. At a time when recitals have become more and more either causal occasions or rallies for a pressing cause, the Latvian mezzo-soprano reminds us of the ennobling power of music itself.

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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.

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    3 days ago · Links to over 18,000 news-related items and articles on opera. Over 33,000 production photos and videos from around the world. A searchable database that allows you to access our extensive archive which goes back over 6 years. News, reviews and headlines at theoperacritic.com are updated daily.