What is the definition of opera?

Opera is a comprehensive performing art that focuses on musical and dramatic elements, and synthesizes other artistic elements such as poetry, dance, fine arts and architecture. In a broad sense, the Chinese art of opera also has the nature of opera. Modern western opera, refers to the 16th century produced in Florence, Italy, singing drama, later derivation into Italian opera, that is, authentic western opera, and formed a variety of styles and styles. Such as the French grand opera, comedy opera, Italian comedy opera, light opera, German musicals and now popular in Europe and the United States, such as musicals.