fairy opera
A 'fairy opera' blends musical performance with elements of magic and fantasy, often featuring mythical creatures and enchanted settings.
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Definition
C1Opera
(genre)A genre of opera that includes magical elements, fantastical characters, and mythical settings.
Example
- Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Iolanthe' is a well-known fairy opera.
- The fairy opera often features elaborate costumes and stage effects to bring the magical elements to life.
C1Opera
(countable)An individual opera that belongs to the genre characterized by magical and fantastical themes.
Example
- Rutland Boughton's 'The Immortal Hour' is a fairy opera that incorporates Celtic folklore.
Similar
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