What is opus meaning?

Opus is a Latin word that has gradually become associated with any extensive creative work or an artistic composition, especially in music, literature, and visual art. The term opus is frequently used in classical music to specify a particular musical composition by a composer. Each piece of music a composer writes is usually assigned a numbered opus to distinguish it from other works. In literature, opus refers to an author's life work and is used to describe an artist's significant achievements in multiple art forms. In a broader sense, opus signifies a personal undertaking, a great work of art, or a culmination of creative activities.