A nineteenth-century form of French opera, emphasising melody and having a romantic or fantasy theme.

Someone who sings opera professionally.

An often racy and satirical genre of English stage entertainment that originated in the 18th century.

plural of opera singer

(music, theater) A collection of rock songs which tell a story, often released as a single album.

(rare, television) An amoral drama focussing on corporate and domestic struggles, the lead character being a businessman (or businesswoman) fixated on pursuing a resource by any means necessary.

(idiomatic) A film or novel depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.

(uncountable) A genre of opera written to be performed with a chamber ensemble. / (countable) An individual opera in this genre.

(uncountable) A genre of opera, often with magical elements. / (countable) An individual opera in this genre.

Alternative form of soap opera