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Definition of popera
popera
/ˈpɑːpəɹə/
pop · er · a
Plural:poperas
popera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A crossover musical genre or stage production that blends elements of popular music with traditional operatic vocal techniques and dramatic staging.
Example
"The vocalist gained international fame by performing popera, combining classical bel canto singing with contemporary pop arrangements."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 20th century as a portmanteau blending 'pop' (from popular music) and 'opera'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popera