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operetta

/ˌɒp.əˈrɛt.ə/

/ˌɑː.pəˈrɛt.ə/

operettanoun

operettas

/ˌɒp.əˈrɛt.ə/

/ˌɑː.pəˈrɛt.ə/

Translations

The theater is putting on a famous operetta this weekend.

Театр ставит известную оперетту в эти выходные.

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

light opera

comic opera

musical play

operettaadjective

/ˌɒp.əˈrɛt.ə/

/ˌɑː.pəˈrɛt.ə/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "operetta melodies").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of operettas.

The festival featured an operetta program for children.

Synonyms