popera

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UK/ˈpɒp.ə.ɹə/UK/ˈpɒp.ɹə/Canada, US/ˈpɑ.pɚ.ə/Canada, US/ˈpɑ.pɹə/

noun

A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.

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Meanings

nounpopera (countable and uncountable, plural poperas)

plural poperas

  1. informaluncountableentertainmentA crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.

    ...blockbuster popera acts handled by pop labels...

    2007 November, Billboard, volume 119, number 47
    3 more 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.

    1985, Joel Flegler, Fanfare

    The popera artist continued his rise to the top of the music charts earlier this year...

    2004 August, Indianapolis Monthly, volume 27, number 14

    Guests can enjoy the music of strolling musicians performing opera, "popera," and popular music as they sit, relax, and take in the sunset.

    2006, Laura Lea Miller, Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando with Kids
  2. countableinformalentertainmentA musical or operatic work performed in this style.

Origin

Blend of pop + opera.

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APA

popera. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popera

MLA

“popera.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popera. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “popera,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popera.

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