opera star
Definition
Noun: A highly acclaimed and prominent singer who performs leading roles in operas. This term specifically denotes a performer who has achieved significant recognition and fame within the field of opera.
Usage
The term "opera star" is used to refer to a singer who is celebrated for their talent and is typically the main attraction in opera productions. It emphasizes fame and leading status.
Examples
- Maria Callas was a legendary opera star of the 20th century.
- The young tenor quickly became an opera star after his triumphant debut.
- The festival will feature several international opera stars.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is the leading figure in a particular, often dramatic, field or situation.
- In the corporate drama, she was the undisputed opera star.
- It can appear in compound adjectives.
- He lived an opera-star lifestyle, complete with glamour and intense scrutiny.
Variants and Related Words
- Operatic star: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Prima donna: Originally meaning the leading female singer in an opera company; now often carries a connotation of being temperamental or vain.
- Diva: A celebrated female opera singer; also used for any famous and successful female performer, sometimes with a connotation of being difficult to please.
Synonyms
- Opera singer
- Lead singer (in an opera context)
- Operatic lead
Idioms and Phrases
- (To have) a prima donna moment/attitude: To behave in a demanding or temperamental way, like a stereotypical opera star.
- The director had a prima donna moment when the lighting wasn't perfect.
Noun
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singer of lead role in an opera
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