Opus (Noun)
Meaning
A musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The renowned composer's magnum opus, a grand symphony, took nearly a decade to complete and is still widely performed today.
- Her final opus, a concerto for solo violin, was a beautiful and emotional reflection of her life's work.
- The famous opera is considered Verdi's greatest opus, a testament to his mastery of the genre.
- After years of hard work, the young musician finally finished her first major opus, a complex and innovative piece for chamber orchestra.
- Mozart's final opus, a haunting Requiem Mass, remains one of the most beloved and respected works in classical music.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Octet
- Motet
- Movement
- Duet
- Medley
- Incidental Music
- Sestet
- Idyll
- Adagio
- Quintet
- Larghetto
- Septet
- Pastiche
- Pastorale
- Passage
- Capriccio
- Nocturne
- Divertimento
- Suite
- Canon
- Study
- Solo
- Trio
- Etude
- Allegro
- Musical Arrangement
- Symphonic Poem
- Sheet Music
- Song
- Quartet
- Sextet
- Intermezzo
- Bagatelle
- Toccata
- Duo
- Morceau
- Program Music
- Introit
- Fantasia
- Largo
- Idyl
- Allegretto
- Realization
- Andante