noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue.
2. 2
   a short amusing opera wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ballad operaballetballet divertissementbroadway musicalchorus showcomedy ballet

Example

More examples

"Again, it's not a musical, it's an operetta!"

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian operetta.

Related phrases

operetta house

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