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Topic: Music

offstage

IPA: /ˈɒfˌsteɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈɔfˌsteɪdʒ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or happening in a part of a stage that the audience cannot see, or in private life away from public view.

Example: The actor's offstage behavior was very different from his onstage persona.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is not visible to the audience or public, typically referring to actions or events that occur behind the scenes.

Example: The actors prepared offstage before their big performance.

onstage

IPA: /ˈɒnˌsteɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈɑnˌsteɪdʒ/

adjective

Definition: Located or happening in the part of a stage that the audience can see.

Example: The actor felt nervous while performing onstage in front of a large crowd.

adverb

Definition: In or into the part of a stage that the audience can see.

Example: The actor performed beautifully onstage during the play.

oompah

IPA: /ˈuːm.pɑː/

KK: /ˈumˌpɑ/

noun

Definition: A type of rhythmic sound produced by brass instruments, often used in music to create a lively and upbeat atmosphere.

Example: The band played an oompah tune that got everyone dancing.

opera

IPA: /ˈɒp.ə.rə/

KK: /ˈɑːpərə/

noun

Definition: A type of performance that combines singing and acting, usually telling a story through music and lyrics.

Example: We went to see a beautiful opera at the theater last night.

operagoer

IPA: /ˈoʊpəˌɡoʊər/

KK: /ˈoʊpəˌɡoʊər/

noun

Definition: A person who regularly attends opera performances.

Example: As an operagoer, she enjoys the beautiful music and dramatic stories presented on stage.

operagoing

IPA: /ˈoʊpəˌɡoʊɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊpəˌɡoʊɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the activity of attending opera performances.

Example: She enjoys operagoing and often visits the opera house on weekends.

operatic

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈrætɪk/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to opera, often characterized by grand and dramatic style.

Example: The singer delivered an operatic performance that captivated the audience.

operatically

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈrætɪkli/

KK: /ˈɑːpəˌrætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characteristic of opera, often dramatic or theatrical in style.

Example: She sang operatically, captivating the audience with her powerful voice.

operatics

IPA: /ˈɒpəˌrætɪks/

KK: /ˈɑːpəˌrætɪks/

noun

Definition: Exaggerated or dramatic behavior that is often associated with opera performances.

Example: Her operatics during the performance captivated the audience.

operetta

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈrɛtə/

noun

Definition: A type of musical theater that combines songs, spoken dialogue, and often light-hearted themes, similar to opera but more accessible and entertaining.

Example: The local theater is putting on an operetta that features both singing and acting.

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