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The correct spelling is opus.

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noun

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The correct spelling is opus. A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works. For example: "Beethoven's opus eighteen quartets are considered by many to be the beginning of the Romantic era."

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Beethoven's opus eighteen quartets are considered by many to be the beginning of the Romantic era.

The painter's last opus was a dedication to all things living, in a surprising contrast to all of his prior work.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works.
  2. 2.A work, especially of art.

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