popera
UK/ˈpɒp.ə.ɹə/US/ˈpɑ.pɚ.ə/
popera noun: a crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
Noun
popera (countable and uncountable, plural poperas)
- A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
- McLaren is a dozy Pinkerton, an uptight Don José ("Carmen is an animal/uncontrollable stuff..."), and his American-accented voices ride perfect over the beat. "Popera," someone said. The parts may be better than the whole, though.1985, Joel Flegler, Fanfare
- The popera artist continued his rise to the top of the music charts earlier this year...2004 August, Indianapolis Monthly, volume 27, number 14
- A musical or operatic work performed in this style.
Examples of popera in a sentence
- Guests can enjoy the music of strolling musicians performing opera, "popera," and popular music as they sit, relax, and take in the sunset.2006, Laura Lea Miller, Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando with Kids:
- ...blockbuster popera acts handled by pop labels...2007 November, Billboard, volume 119, number 47:
Forms of popera
| plural | poperas |
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Origin of popera
Blend of pop + opera.
Questions about popera
- What does popera mean?
- Popera means a crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
- How do you use popera in a sentence?
- Guests can enjoy the music of strolling musicians performing opera, "popera," and popular music as they sit, relax, and take in the sunset.
- What part of speech is popera?
- Popera is a noun.
- How do you pronounce popera?
- Popera is pronounced /ˈpɒp.ə.ɹə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of popera?
- The plural of popera is poperas.
Words near popera in the dictionary
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