"popera" meaning in English

See popera in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: poperas [plural]
Etymology: Blend of pop + opera Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pop|opera}} Blend of pop + opera Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} popera (countable and uncountable, plural poperas)
  1. (informal, music, uncountable) A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-popera-en-noun-nkHMgbva Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 46 54 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (informal, music, countable) A musical or operatic work performed in this style. Tags: countable, informal Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-popera-en-noun-gqGxFZvw Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English blends: 46 54 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 64 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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