Opus Meaning
/ˈəʊpəs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works.
nounA work, especially of art.
Sentence Examples
This novel is his greatest opus, in my opinion.
Long Day's Journey into Night is considered to be Eugene O'Neill's magnum opus.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is considered his greatest musical ____ and is widely performed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The composer's final ____ was performed posthumously to a deeply moved audience.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₃ep- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *h₃épos Proto-Italic *opos Latin opusbor. English opus Borrowed from Latin opus.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is considered his greatest musical ____ and is widely performed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The composer's final ____ was performed posthumously to a deeply moved audience.