A type of French comic opera, typified by everyday characters and ludicrous situations. (Often attributive.)

(music) A form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics.

plural of opera hat

A kind of collapsible top hat.

A small porthole-sized side window in the C-pillar of certain cars, popular in the 1970s.

plural of opera window

Serious or tragic opera; grand opera.

plural of opera-goer

Alternative form of operagoer

(uncountable) A genre of opera with light, comedic themes (less risqué than those of the operetta) which was popular in 19th century Britain; especially the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.