opus
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noun \ˈō-pəs\ plural op·era \ˈō-pə-rə, ˈä-\ also opus·es \ˈō-pə-səz\
Definition of OPUS
: work; especially : a musical composition or set of compositions usually numbered in the order of its issue
See Examples of OPUS
- <the composer's final opus was performed posthumously to great acclaim>
Origin of OPUS
Latin oper-, opus — more at operate
First Known Use: 1809
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- Synonyms
- number, composition, piece, work
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