opéra-ballet – Definition in music

Definition of the French term opéra-ballet in music:

opéra-ballet (genre of French Baroque lyric theatre that was most popular during the 18th century, combining elements of opera and ballet)

Language

French

Singular

opéra-ballet

Plural

opéras-ballets

French musical terms related to opéra-ballet:

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