The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SCENA
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What does SCENA mean?
SCENA noun- A scene in an opera.
- An accompanied dramatic recitative, interspersed with passages of melody, or followed by a full aria.
- The stage of an ancient theatre.