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Meaning of popera | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈpɒp.ə.ɹə/

Definitions

  1. A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
    informal, uncountable
  2. A musical or operatic work performed in this style.
    countable, informal

Examples

“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.”
“The popera artist continued his rise to the top of the music charts earlier this year...”
“Guests can enjoy the music of strolling musicians performing opera, "popera," and popular music as they sit, relax, and take in the sunset.”
“...blockbuster popera acts handled by pop labels...”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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