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Operability

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• Opera

  [op-er-uh, op-ruh] /ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə/ noun 1. an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare , . 2. the form or branch of musical and dramatic art represented by such compositions. 3. the score or […]

• Opera-bouffe

  [op-er-uh boof, op-ruh; French aw-pey-ra boof] /ˈɒp ər ə ˈbuf, ˈɒp rə; French ɔ peɪ ra ˈbuf/ noun, plural opéra bouffes, opéras bouffe French, opéras bouffes [aw-pey-ra boof] /ɔ peɪ ra ˈbuf/ (Show IPA) 1. a comic opera, especially of farcical character. /ˈɒpərə ˈbuːf; French ɔpera buf/ noun (pl) opéras bouffes (French) (ɔpera buf) 1. […]

• Operable

  [op-er-uh-buh l, op-ruh-] /ˈɒp ər ə bəl, ˈɒp rə-/ adjective 1. that can be treated by a surgical . Compare (def 2). 2. capable of being put into use, , or practice. /ˈɒpərəbəl; ˈɒprə-/ adjective 1. capable of being treated by a surgical operation 2. capable of being operated 3. capable of being put into […]

• Opera-buffa

  [op-er-uh boo-fuh, op-ruh; Italian aw-pe-rah boof-fah] /ˈɒp ər ə ˈbu fə, ˈɒp rə; Italian ˈɔ pɛ rɑ ˈbuf fɑ/ noun, plural opera buffas, operas buffa Italian, opere buffe [aw-pe-re boof-fe] /ˈɔ pɛ rɛ ˈbuf fɛ/ (Show IPA) 1. an Italian farcical comic opera originating in the 18th century and containing recitativo secco, patter songs, and […]

• Opera cloak

  noun 1. a large cloak worn over evening clothes Also called opera hood

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