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A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interlu…

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  1. n. A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama.
  2. n. The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music.
  3. n. The house where operas are exhibited.
  4. pl. of Opus
  5. n. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
  6. n. a building where musical dramas are performed
  7. n:100 n. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes n. a commercial browser n. a building where musical dramas are performed