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popera en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈpɒp.ɹə/ (UK)
• /ˈpɔp.ɹə/ (Australia)
• /ˈpɔp.ə.ɹə/ (Australia)
• /ˈpɒp.ə.ɹə/ (UK)
• /ˈpɑ.pɹə/ (Canada, US)
• /ˈpɑ.pɚ.ə/ (Canada, US)

Etymology

Blend of pop + opera.

Meanings

1. (informal, uncountable) A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
   • 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:
   • The popera artist continued his rise to the top of the music charts earlier this year... 2004 August, Indianapolis Monthly, volume 27, number 14:
   • 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:
   • ...blockbuster popera acts handled by pop labels... 2007 November, Billboard, volume 119, number 47:
2. (countable, informal) A musical or operatic work performed in this style.

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