Popera

//ˈpɑ.pɚ.ə// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera. informal, uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    A musical or operatic work performed in this style. countable, informal

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"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."

Etymology

Blend of pop + opera.

Related phrases

pop music

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