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, Indianapolis Monthly (vol 27, no. 14, August 2004)

     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, Billboard (vol 119, no. 47, November 2007)

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

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

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French

Verb

popera

1. third-person singular simple future of poper