operetta

/ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ · noun

Meaning

A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

light opera(English)operette(English)poperetta(English)savoy opera(English)fairy opera(English)singspiel(English)soubrette(English)arietta(English)cloches(English)leh(English)libretto(English)pinafore(English)

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Sources

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