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operetta

UK
/ˌɒp.əˈrɛt.ə/
US
/ˌɑː.pəˈrɛt.ə/
operettanoun
operettas
pl
UK
/ˌɒp.əˈrɛt.ə/
US
/ˌɑː.pəˈrɛt.ə/
Translations
The theater company performed an operetta that had the audience laughing throughout the evening.
La troupe de théâtre a donné une opérette qui a fait rire le public toute la soirée.
Definitions
A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue.
The theater company performed an operetta that had the audience laughing throughout the evening.
The genre of light, usually humorous opera that features spoken dialogue as well as songs and dances.
She devoted her career to the study of operetta.
Synonyms
musical
light opera
comic opera
musical play
operettaadjective
UK
/ˌɒp.əˈrɛt.ə/
US
/ˌɑː.pəˈrɛt.ə/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "operetta melodies").
Translations
The festival featured an operetta program for children.
Le festival proposait un programme d'opérette pour les enfants.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of operettas.
The festival featured an operetta program for children.
Synonyms
operetta-like
operatic
theatrical
lighthearted
light
musical
comic
whimsical
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