What does the cryptic crossword clue "Standard article in opera (5)" mean?

The definition is "opera". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NORM (synonym="Standard") + A (abbreviation="article") = NORMA; definition: "opera" The answer is NORMA.

Standard article in opera (5)

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