Musical drama where vocal parts are sung to orchestral accompaniment (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Musical drama where vocal parts are sung to orchestral accompaniment (noun)”? The solution is OPERA, a 5-letter word built on the root OPER (“work”). It appeared in the August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
OPERA
OPER*OPERmeans “work”
In a sentence
Bill's family enjoys going to the OPERA once a month and buys season tickets.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Musical drama where vocal parts are sung to orchestral accompaniment (noun)” has the answer OPERA (5 letters), built on the root OPER, which means “work”. Browse the full August 26, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.