opera seria

o·pe·ra se·ri·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-er-uh seer-ee-uh, op-ruh; Italian aw-pe-rah se-ryah]
- /ˈɒp ər ə ˈsɪər i ə, ˈɒp rə; Italian ˈɔ pɛ rɑ ˈsɛ ryɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-er-uh seer-ee-uh, op-ruh; Italian aw-pe-rah se-ryah]
- /ˈɒp ər ə ˈsɪər i ə, ˈɒp rə; Italian ˈɔ pɛ rɑ ˈsɛ ryɑ/

Definitions of opera seria words

noun plural opera seria Italian dramatic opera of the 18th century based typically on a classical subject and characterized by extensive use of the aria da capo and recitative. 1
noun opera seria a type of opera current in 18th-century Italy based on a serious plot, esp a mythological tale 0
noun opera seria 18th-cent. opera characterized by the stylized treatment of mythological or classical subjects and the extensive use of arias 0

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Origin of opera seria

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Italian: literally, serious opera

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opera seria popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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