Lexical entry

オペラ

opera

A dramatic musical work, usually sung throughout and staged with orchestra.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Italian

Meaning

A form of musical theatre in which the story is performed mainly through singing, typically with orchestral accompaniment.

Examples

Example Sentences

昨夜、友人と一緒にオペラを見に行きました。

さくや、ゆうじんといっしょにオペラをみにいきました。

Last night, I went to see an opera with a friend.

generated example

オペラの舞台は、豪華な衣装とセットが見どころです。

オペラのぶたいは、ごうかないしょうとセットがみどころです。

The highlight of an opera stage is its luxurious costumes and sets.

generated example

彼女の力強い歌声は、広いオペラハウスに響き渡った。

かのじょのちからづよいかなごえは、ひろいオペラハウスにひびきわたった。

Her powerful singing voice echoed throughout the large opera house.

generated example

オペラブッファ

A comic opera, typically in Italian, especially one with characters drawn from everyday life.

オペレッタ

A light opera with spoken dialogue and musical numbers.

アカペラ

Music performed without instrumental accompaniment.

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