popera
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English
Etymology
Noun
popera (countable and uncountable, plural poperas)
- (informal, music, uncountable) A crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.
- 1985, Joel Flegler, Fanfare:
- 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.
- 2004 August, Indianapolis Monthly, volume 27, number 14:
- The popera artist continued his rise to the top of the music charts earlier this year...
- 2006, Laura Lea Miller, Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando with Kids:
- Guests can enjoy the music of strolling musicians performing opera, "popera," and popular music as they sit, relax, and take in the sunset.
- 2007 November, Billboard, volume 119, number 47:
- ...blockbuster popera acts handled by pop labels...
- (informal, music, countable) A musical or operatic work performed in this style.
French
Verb
popera
- third-person singular simple future of poper
Spanish
Noun
popera f (plural poperas)
- female equivalent of popero
Adjective
popera f