No. 3,657 in German
opus
"Opus" in German refers to a musical or artistic work, often numbered to indicate its position in a composer’s catalog.
In a sentence
Das Opus dieses Komponisten gilt als Meisterwerk.
The opus of this composer is considered a masterpiece.
Here, 'opus' is used to refer to a creative work primarily in the context of a musical composition or artistic endeavor.
Der Künstler präsentierte sein neues Opus auf der Ausstellung.
The artist presented his new opus at the exhibition.
In this sentence, 'opus' refers to an individual creation by the artist, demonstrating its usage to denote any artistic work.
Das historische Opus des Autors beleuchtet die sozioökonomischen Veränderungen.
The historical opus of the author examines the socioeconomic changes.
Here, 'opus' is utilized to signify an author's written work, showcasing its broader application beyond music to literary compositions.
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