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opera

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/ˈɒp.ər.ə/ · op-e-ra

A theatrical work combining drama, music, and often dance, usually in a fixed form.

Meanings

nounformal

A theatrical work combining drama, music, and often dance, usually in a fixed form.

ایک ڈرامائی کام جو موسیقی، ڈرامہ، اور اکثر رقص کو ملا کر پیش کیا جاتا ہے، عموماً ایک مقررہ شکل میں۔

اوپیرا

opera

Synonyms

musical dramaperformancetheatrical productionموسیقی کا ڈرامہپیشکشڈرامائی پیداوار

Antonyms

non-musical playsilent filmdanceغیر موسیقی ڈرامہخاموش فلمرقص

Common Collocations

  • grand opera
  • operatic performance
  • modern opera

Example Sentences

The opera was a breathtaking performance that captivated the audience.

اوپیرا ایک سانس روک دینے والی پیشکش تھی جو ناظرین کو اپنی جانب متوجہ کر لیا۔

Opera aik sans rok dene wali peshkash thi jo nazreen ko apni janib mutwajjah kar liya.

She enjoys attending performances at the opera house.

وہ اوپیرا ہاؤس میں پیشکشوں میں شرکت کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh opera house mein peshkashon mein shirkat karna pasand karti hai.

The story in the opera was full of drama and emotion.

اوپیرا کی کہانی ڈرامہ اور جذبات سے بھرپور تھی۔

Opera ki kahani drama aur jazbat se bharpoor thi.

Easily Confused With

melodrama:While both are theatrical forms, melodrama focuses more on sensational events and emotional appeal without the musical aspect of opera.

Word Family

operatic
adjectiveاوپیرا جیسا
operetta
nounاوپیراٹا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'opera' as a dramatic and musical 'work' in a theater.

Picture a grand theater with a stage, beautiful costumes, and actors singing passionately.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کے لیے دور دور ایک بات

Chor ke liye door door aik baat

A far-off matter for a thief.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "opera" — work

First known use: 17th century

The term 'opera' originated in the early 17th century from the Italian word 'opera', meaning 'work', originally referring to a work in music.