Opera (en. Opera)

/ˈoʊ.pər.ə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of art that combines music, drama, and dance.
The 'Carmen' is a famous opera written by Georges Bizet.
Ang 'Carmen' ay isang tanyag na opera na isinulat ni Georges Bizet.
A performance held in a theater featuring singers and dancers.
We watched a beautiful and emotional opera at the theater last night.
Napanood namin ang isang maganda at emosyonal na opera sa teatro kagabi.
A category of music focused on dramatic creation.
Opera is a category of music that is often very challenging to sing.
Ang opera ay isang kategorya ng musika na madalas ay napakahirap na kantahin.

Etymology

Founded in Italy in the 16th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opera house
A special building for the performance of opera.
opera house

Related Words

art
A field that encompasses various forms of expression such as music, painting, and dance.
sining
music
An art form that comes from sounds and silences promoted in rhythm and melody.
musika

Slang Meanings

A person who loves drama or intense emotions.
The way he acted in front of his friends was so operatic.
Sobrang opera ng mga ikinilos niya sa harap ng mga kaibigan niya.
A lot of reactions or drama in a situation.
The scene was crazy; it was just pure opera with them.
Grabe yung eksena, puro opera lang ang nangyari sa kanila.
A person who exaggerates or intentionally makes a problem bigger.
Don't be so operatic; the situation is simple!
Wag kang mag-opera, simple lang ang sitwasyon!