grand opera

noun

: opera in which the plot is serious or tragic and the entire text is set to music

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What did Hitler learn from all those hours spent at the grand opera house? Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 And for dessert, a grand opera cake, which the program describes as having espresso cream, almond sponge and buttercream chocolate ganache. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026 The concerts come in all sizes, from intimate piano recitals to grand opera presented at movie theaters. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026 The property even has its own theater inspired by European grand opera houses. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand opera

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First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand opera was in 1720

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“Grand opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opera. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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grand opera

noun
: a serious opera in which the entire text is sung
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