Korean word

오페라

Pronunciation

Romanizationopera

Meaning

  • nounopera

Example

이번 주말에 오페라를 보러 갈 거야.i beon chu ma re o pe ra reul po reo kal kkeo ya

I'm going to see an opera this weekend.

Illustration for 오페라 (opera)

More examples

오페라 관람은 표를 미리 사는 게 좋아.o pe ra kwal la meun pyo reul mi ri sa neun ke cho a

It's a good idea to buy tickets in advance to see an opera.

Core concept

A dramatic stage work in which trained singers and an orchestra carry the story through music.

Common phrases

  • 오페라 관람o pe ra kwal lam

    opera viewing

  • 오페라 음악o pe ra eu mak

    opera music

Similar words

뮤지컬myujikeol: A stage show that combines songs, spoken lines, and acting to tell a story.
연극yeongeuk: A live drama where actors present a story through spoken lines and acting.
콘서트konseoteu: A live public performance where singers or musicians share music with an audience.
발레palle: A dance form that uses practiced steps and music to express stories or feelings.

Definition in Korean

오케스트라와 성악가가 함께 무대에서 노래로 이야기를 펼치는 서양식 공연 장르o ke seu teu ra wa seong ak kka ga ham kke mu dae e seo no rae ro i ya gi reul pyeol chi neun seo yang sik kong yeon chang neu

Word origin

The Korean loanword comes from Italian opera, which ultimately comes from Latin opera meaning works and became the name of this stage art.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often expect spoken dialogue in a play, but opera usually lets the singing and orchestra carry most of the story.

Related words

  • 오페라곡operagokopera piecenoun
  • 오페라하우스operahauseuopera housenoun

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