opus

noun
UK: /ˈəʊ.pəs/
US: /ˈoʊ.pəs/

  1. A creative work, especially a musical composition or literary work, often one of significant size or scope.

    1. His new opus is a song about love.
    2. The artist considers this painting his greatest opus, showcasing his unique style.

  2. A work or collection of works, identified by an opus number indicating its place in the composer's output.

    1. This opus is the fourth one.
    2. Opus 1 is a piano trio composed in 1795, when the composer was only 25 years old.

Synonyms

composition creation work piece production achievement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "opus" in English means: A creative work, especially a musical composition or literary work, often one of significant size or scope., A work or collection of works, identified by an opus number indicating its place in the composer's output..

The phonetic transcription of "opus" is /ˈəʊ.pəs/ in British English and /ˈoʊ.pəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opus": composition, creation, work, piece, production, achievement.

Example usage of "opus": "His new opus is a song about love.". More examples on the page.