Synonyms of opera

opera

noun

variants also opuses

plural of opus

as in works

a literary, musical, or artistic production

the composer's final opus was performed posthumously to great acclaim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works
• compositions
• pieces
• numbers
• masterpieces
• showpieces
• classics
• sketches
• magnum opuses
• études
• pièces de résistance
• models
• oeuvres
• corpora
• outlines
• canons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opera

For decades thereafter, the Kennedy Center has put on tens of thousands of performances in all areas of the performing arts including ballet, opera, theater, comedy and dance, and is the home of the National Symphony Orchestra. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025

Amanda Seyfried plays Jeanine, a theater director with mental health issues who fights to cope with the stress of putting together a production of Salome, a Richard Strauss opera featuring a German translation of Wilde’s play as its libretto. —E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025

No need for a fancy dress or tuxedo for this opera experience. —Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025

Sheer opera gloves and Cartier jewelry added even more drama. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

Phrases Containing opera

• soap opera