popera

English

Etymology

Blend of pop +‎ opera

Noun

popera (countable and uncountable, plural poperas)

1. (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...

2. (informal, music, countable) A musical or operatic work performed in this style.

French

Verb

popera

1. third-person singular simple future of poper

Spanish

Noun

popera f (plural poperas)

1. female equivalent of popero

Adjective

popera f

1. feminine singular of popero