In arts and entertainment Art forms. Chinese opera, an art form combining music and drama rooted in traditional Chinese culture; Opéra comique, a French opera genre; List of opera genres, opera's many different forms; In music. Opera (band), an Italian pop-rock band active between 1975 and 1985 Albums. Opera (Andrea Bocelli album); Opera (Tosca album), 1997; Ópera, …

Opera cake (French: Gâteau opéra) is a French cake.It is made with layers of almond sponge cake (known as Joconde in French) soaked in coffee syrup, layered with ganache and coffee (or Grand Marnier) French buttercream, and covered in a chocolate glaze.Its namesake originates from the layers resembling the levels of an opera house. According to Larousse Gastronomique, "Opéra …