popera/ˈpɒp.ə.ɹə/EtymologyBlend of pop + opera.nounA crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.“McLaren is a dozy Pinkerton, an uptight Don José ("Carmen is an animal/uncontrollable stuff..."), and his American-accented voices ride perfect over the beat. "Popera," someone said. The parts may be better than the whole, though.”A musical or operatic work performed in this style.