: opera in which the plot is serious or tragic and the entire text is set to music
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The concerts come in all sizes, from intimate piano recitals to grand opera presented at movie theaters.—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026 The property even has its own theater inspired by European grand opera houses.—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Joseph Horowitz Grand Opera’s Tribulations This season’s production of Aida at the Met sheds light on issues facing both the company and the genre of grand opera itself.—Rachel Nolan, The New York Review of Books, 9 May 2025 While Florentine's nearly three-hour production will have a full grand opera with orchestra and chorus, the ballet will feature one act, tightly focused on central conflicts.—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand opera