Usage Note
Volksoper refers to opera performed in a popular, accessible style — often in the vernacular rather than Italian — or to an opera house serving a broader public. The Volksoper Wien is the best-known example.
Examples
"Die Volksoper bietet einem breiten Publikum Zugang zur Opernwelt."
Natural Translation
The folk opera house gives a broad audience access to the world of opera.
Literal Translation
The people's-opera offers a broad public access to the opera-world.
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