popera

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of pop +‎ opera

Noun

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popera (countable and uncountable, plural poperas)

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  1. (informal, music, uncountable) A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
    • 1985, Joel Flegler, Fanfare:
      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.
    • 2004 August, Indianapolis Monthly, volume 27, number 14:
      The popera artist continued his rise to the top of the music charts earlier this year...
    • 2006, Laura Lea Miller, Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando with Kids:
      Guests can enjoy the music of strolling musicians performing opera, "popera," and popular music as they sit, relax, and take in the sunset.
    • 2007 November, Billboard, volume 119, number 47:
      ...blockbuster popera acts handled by pop labels...
  2. (informal, music, countable) A musical or operatic work performed in this style.

French

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Verb

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popera

  1. third-person singular simple future of poper

Spanish

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Noun

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popera f (plural poperas)

  1. female equivalent of popero

Adjective

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popera f

  1. feminine singular of popero