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    o·pus
    /ˈōpəs/

    noun

    • 1. a separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually ordered by date of publication:
    • 2. any artistic work, especially one on a large scale: "he was writing an opus on Mexico"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › opusOpus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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. Did you know?

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › opusOPUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an artistic composition, esp a musical work. often capital (usually followed by a number) a musical composition by a particular composer, generally catalogued in order of publication. Beethoven's opus 61 is his violin concerto.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › opusOpus - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › opusOpus Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  9. www.classical-music.com › features › musical-termsWhat is an opus? - Classical Music

    What is an opus? - Classical MusicDo you know what an opus number means in classical music? How do composers use it to organize their works? Find out the answers and more in this informative article that explores the history and meaning of the opus system.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › opusOpus Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Opus definition: A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › opusopus | meaning of opus in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    opus meaning, definition, what is opus: a piece of music by a great musician, nu...: Learn more.

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