Theatre building used for opera performances

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Opera house

<p>An <b>opera house</b> is a <a href="/en/Theater_(structure)" title="Theater (structure)" class="wl">theatre building</a> used for performances of <a href="/en/Opera" title="Opera" class="wl">opera</a>. It usually includes a <a href="/en/Stage_(theatre)" title="Stage (theatre)" class="wl">stage</a>, an <a href="/en/Orchestra_pit" title="Orchestra pit" class="wl">orchestra pit</a>, audience seating, and backstage facilities for <a href="/en/Costumes" title="Costumes" class="mw-redirect wl">costumes</a> and building sets.</p>

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<p>While some venues are constructed specifically for operas, other opera houses are part of larger <a href="/en/Performing_arts" title="Performing arts" class="wl">performing arts</a> centers. Indeed, the term <i>opera house</i> is often used as a term of prestige for any large performing-arts center.</p>



An opera house is a theatre building used for performances of opera. It usually includes a stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, and backstage facilities for costumes and building sets. While some venues are constructed specifically for operas, other opera houses are part of larger performing arts centers. Indeed, the term opera house is often used as a term of prestige for any large performing-arts center. 