A drama set to music, usually sung throughout, originating in 17th century Italy. Opera is a combination of music, drama, scenery, costumes, dance, etc., to create a complete art form.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [English] opera-ballet
- [English] rescue opera
- [English] ballad opera
- [English] grand opera
- [English] comic opera
- [English] lyric opera
- [French] opéra bouffe (m)
- [French] opéra comique (m)
- [Italian] opera seria
- [Italian] opera comica
- [Italian] opera buffa (f)
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