opus

• Nom masculin désignant une œuvre musicale numérotée ou, par extension, toute création artistique ou intellectuelle accomplie.

A noun referring to a musical composition or work that has been created.

1. Musical compositionB2formal

   A musical work that has been created, often numbered to indicate the order of a composer's works.

   opus (composition musicale)

   • Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is his most famous opus.
   • The composer's opus 27 is a series of piano sonatas.
   • She performed a challenging opus by Chopin at the concert.

   Synonymescompositioncreationnumberpiecework

2. Major creative workB2formal

   A significant artistic or literary work, especially one considered the most important of an artist's career.

   œuvre majeure

   • The novel is considered the author's magnum opus.
   • The film director's latest opus received critical acclaim.
   • The painting is a true opus of the Renaissance period.

   Synonymesmagnum opusmasterpiece