opera : Idioms & Phrases

• noun opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
  comic opera; bouffe; opera bouffe.
  

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• noun opera in which all the text is sung
  

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• noun a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
  Western.
  

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• noun a short amusing opera
  operetta.
  

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• noun opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
  comic opera; bouffe; opera bouffe.
  

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• a partially inclosed portion of the auditorium of an opera house for the use of a small private party.

Webster 1913

• It., light, farcical, burlesque opera.

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• noun a large cloak worn over evening clothes
  opera cloak.
  

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• noun opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
  comic opera; bouffe; opera bouffe.
  

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• noun a company that produces operas
  

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• a light flannel, highly finished. Knight.

Webster 1913

• (Bot.), an East Indian plant (Mantisia saltatoria) of the Ginger family, sometimes seen in hothouses. It has curious flowers which have some resemblance to a ballet dancer, whence the popular name. Called also dancing girls.

Webster 1913

• a short telescope with concave eye lenses of low power, usually made double, that is, with a tube and set of glasses for each eye; a lorgnette; so called because adapted for use at the opera, theater, etc.

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• noun an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
  binoculars; field glasses.
  

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• noun a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
  dress hat; stovepipe; top hat; topper; beaver; high hat; silk hat.
  

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• a gentleman's folding hat.

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• noun a large cloak worn over evening clothes
  opera cloak.
  

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• noun a building where musical dramas are performed
  opera.
  

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• specifically, a theater devoted to the performance of operas.

Webster 1913

• It., serious or tragic opera; grand opera.

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• noun singer of lead role in an opera
  operatic star.
  

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• F. opéra opera + bouffe comic, It.buffo

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• F., comic or humorous opera.

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• noun albums of rock music that aspired to the status of art; first appeared in the 1960s
  

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• noun a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)
  

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