Rock opera

"Rock Opera" and "Metal opera" redirect here. For the film, see Rock Opera (film). For the album, see The Metal Opera. For the metal genre nicknamed "opera metal", see symphonic metal.

A rock opera is a collection of rock music songs, especially a concept album, with lyrics that relate to a common story. The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytelling device. The success of rock opera has inspired similar works in other musical styles, such as rap opera.

Unlike classical opera, rock operas are typically not scripted for theatrical production, like a classical oratorio, though some have been adapted as rock musicals.

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