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chamber opera
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈtʃeɪm.bər ˌɒp.ər.ə/ us /ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ ˌɑː.pɚ.ə/
an opera(= a musical play in which most of the words are sung) written for a small group of singers and musicians so that it can be performed easily in a small concert hall or in a private home:
The small theatre was an ideal venue for a chamber opera.
This exciting chamber opera delivers a powerful message in less than an hour.
Tchaikovsky originally conceived "Onegin" as a chamber opera.
The story has been reworked into a chamber opera, requiring just twelve performers.
The theme of the piece is highly suitable for the chamber opera format.
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