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o·pus

 (ō′pəs)
n. pl. o·pe·ra (ō′pər-ə, ŏp′ər-ə) or o·pus·es
A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works.

[Latin; see op- in Indo-European roots.]
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opus

(ˈəʊpəs; ˈɔp-)
n, pl opuses or opera (ˈɒpərə)
1. an artistic composition, esp a musical work
2. (Classical Music) (often capital) (usually followed by a number) a musical composition by a particular composer, generally catalogued in order of publication: Beethoven's opus 61 is his violin concerto.
Abbreviation: op.
[C18: from Latin: a work; compare Sanskrit apas work]
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o•pus

(ˈoʊ pəs)

n., pl. o•pus•es or, esp. for 2, o•pe•ra (ˈoʊ pər ə, ˈɒp ər ə)
1. one of the compositions of a composer, usu. numbered according to the order of publication.
2. a literary work or composition, as a book.
[1695–1705; < Latin: work, labor, a work]
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Opus

 a musical composition; a collection of compositions, 1809.
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opus

A Latin word meaning a work, used to mean a particular piece of music by a composer.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.opus - a musical work that has been createdopus - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements"
morceau - a short literary or musical composition
sheet music - a musical composition in printed or written form; "she turned the pages of the music as he played"
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
musical arrangement, arrangement - a piece of music that has been adapted for performance by a particular set of voices or instruments
realisation, realization - a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
coda, finale - the closing section of a musical composition
intermezzo - a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera
allegro - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
allegretto - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
andante - a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow
introit - a composition of vocal music that is appropriate for opening church services
solo - a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment)
duette, duo, duet - a musical composition for two performers
trio - a musical composition for three performers
quartette, quartet - a musical composition for four performers
quintet, quintette - a musical composition for five performers
sextet, sextette, sestet - a musical composition written for six performers
septette, septet - a musical composition written for seven performers
octette, octet - a musical composition written for eight performers
bagatelle - a light piece of music for piano
divertimento, serenade - a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
canon - a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
etude - a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity
idyl, pastoral, pastorale, idyll - a musical composition that evokes rural life
toccata - a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style
fantasia - a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes
musical passage, passage - a short section of a musical composition
movement - a major self-contained part of a symphony or sonata; "the second movement is slow and melodic"
largo - (music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner
larghetto - (music) a composition or passage played in a slow tempo slightly faster than largo but slower than adagio
suite - a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
symphonic poem, tone poem - an orchestral composition based on literature or folk tales
medley, pastiche, potpourri - a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
nocturne, notturno - a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
adagio - (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully); "they played the adagio too quickly"
song, vocal - a short musical composition with words; "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"
study - a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing"
capriccio - an instrumental composition that doesn't adhere to rules for any specific musical form and is played with improvisation
motet - an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
program music, programme music - musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the listener of events
incidental music - music composed to accompany the action of a drama or to fill intervals between scenes
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opus

noun work, piece, production, creation, composition, work of art, brainchild, oeuvre (French) Emerson, Lake and Palmer have recorded their latest opus in Dolby Surround.
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noun
1. Something that is the result of creative effort:
2. An issue of printed material offered for sale or distribution:
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Translations

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[ˈəʊpəs] N (opuses or opera (pl)) (Mus) → opus m
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[ˈəʊpəs] [opera] [ˈəʊpərə] (pl) n (= work) → opus m
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opus

n pl <opera> (Mus) → Opus nt
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[ˈəʊpəs] n (opuses or opera (pl)) [ˈɒprə] (Mus) → opera
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References in classic literature ?
And it cometh many times to pass, that materiam superabit opus; that the work and carriage is more worth than the material, and enricheth a state more; as is notably seen in the Low-Countrymen, who have the best mines above ground, in the world.
Probus likewise, by that speech, Si vixero, non opus erit amplius Romano imperio militibus; a speech of great despair for the soldiers.
As a matter of fact, "Thus Spake Zarathustra", though it is unquestionably Nietzsche's opus magnum, is by no means the first of Nietzsche's works that the beginner ought to undertake to read.
Beebe was wondering whether it would be Adelaida, or the march of The Ruins of Athens, when his composure was disturbed by the opening bars of Opus III.
"Your unfinished work is a small thing," said Challenger pompously, "when weighed against the fact that my own MAGNUM OPUS, `The Ladder of Life,' is still in the first stages.
In July 2017, Opus entered into an agreement with the Portuguese vehicle inspection company Inspeccao Periodica de Veiculos Automoveis S.A (Inspecentro) to operate and obtain investment returns of Inspecentro Buenos Aires.
Schaffer voluntarily resigned from Opus' Board of Directors in accordance with the Board's retirement policy.
The bank has hired Jennifer Foster, a 25-year banking veteran and Nicole Nilos, a 13-year banking veteran as Managing Director, Senior Client Manger, and are responsible for expanding Opus' commercial and corporate client base in the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley regions of Los Angeles County.
Michael Milik is responsible for expanding Opus' commercial and corporate client base, as well as for leading, managing, and growing Opus' Commercial Banking division's impact and presence in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan market.
Opus Bank customers will continue to do business with their current Opus Bank branch until the sale is completed.
His appointment follows the departure of David Colcombe, who helped launch Opus a decade ago and had run its kitchens.