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    opus
    /ˈəʊpəs/

    noun

    • 1. a separate composition or set of compositions.
    • 2. an artistic work, especially one on a large scale: "he was writing an opus on Mexico"

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  2. The meaning of OPUS is work; especially : a musical composition or set of compositions usually numbered in the order of its issue. How to use opus in a sentence.

  3. OPUS definition: 1. a piece of music written by a particular musician and given a number relating to the order in…. Learn more.

  4. OPUS meaning: 1. a piece of music written by a particular musician and given a number relating to the order in…. Learn more.

  5. An opus is a piece of classical music by a particular composer. Opus is usually followed by a number which indicates at what point the piece was written. The abbreviation op. is also used.

  6. OPUS meaning: 1 : a piece of music written by a major composer usually singular usually followed by a number (called an opus number) that indicates when a piece of music was written in the list of works written by the same composer; 2 : an important work done by a writer, painter, etc. usually singular

  7. An opus is a created work, usually musical in nature. The composer's greatest opus was inspired by the blooming of the spring flowers.

  8. There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun opus. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  9. Sep 28, 2024 · opus (plural opuses or opera) (music) A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works. Beethoven's "Razumovsky" Quartets, Op. 59, are considered by many to be the beginning of the Romantic era. A work, especially of art.

  10. Define opus. opus synonyms, opus pronunciation, opus translation, English dictionary definition of opus. n. pl. o·pe·ra or o·pus·es A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works.

  11. Definition of opus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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