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opera seria

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opera se·​ria | \ -ˈser-ē-ə How to pronounce opera seria (audio) , -ˈsir- How to pronounce opera seria (audio) \

Definition of opera seria

: an 18th century opera with a heroic or legendary subject

Examples of opera seria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Mozart’s final opera seria has it all, along with a handful of memorable arias. — David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, "CCM Mainstage Series includes 'Cinderella,' 'Hunchback of Notre Dame'," 22 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of opera seria

1840, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for opera seria

Italian, literally, serious opera

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