Definition

Describing something that is not related to or characteristic of opera, often referring to music or performance styles that are more straightforward or less dramatic than operatic works.

Example

The concert featured nonoperatic music that appealed to a wider audience.

Conversation

I really enjoyed that concert last night, even though it was quite nonoperatic.

Yeah, it had a different vibe compared to the usual performances.

I think I prefer music that feels a bit more relaxed and nonoperatic.

Same here! It was refreshing to hear something so laid-back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonoperatic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "operatic" (from Italian "operatico", meaning related to opera). The word "nonoperatic" means not related to or characteristic of opera.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'operatic' relating to 'opera' — so nonoperatic describes something that is not related to opera.

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