noun
musical play; opera
Refers to a theatrical work where music plays a central role, often used for Western-style opera or similar dramatic musical performances.
彼は新しい楽劇の作曲に取り組んでいる。
He is working on composing a new musical play.
この楽劇はワーグナーの影響を強く受けている。
This opera is strongly influenced by Wagner.