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rock opera

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A collection of rock songs which tell a story, often released as a single album.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music, theater

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noun

Meaning 2

albums of rock music that aspired to the status of art; first appeared in the 1960s

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: concept album

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