楽劇|がくげきgakugeki[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounmusical play; opera

• Synonym歌劇かげきNeutralThe standard term for opera in general, fine in everyday use. Unlike 「楽劇」, it does not suggest Wagner-style works where music and drama are highly fused.
• SynonymオペラNeutralLoanword for opera; in everyday speech it is more common than 「歌劇」, as in 「オペラ歌手」. It covers opera of any style, not just Wagner-like fusion.

For opera in general, everyday Japanese uses 「オペラ」 or 「歌劇」. Choose 「楽劇」 for works, typified by Wagner, in which music and drama are highly fused, as in 「ワーグナーの楽劇」.

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1. 音楽おんがくと演劇えんげきを組み合くみあわせた舞台ぶたい作品さくひん。