Operetta

/ˌɑːpəˈretə/

noun

A short light musical play with speaking, singing, and dancing parts.

They rehearsed for weeks to present the operetta at the annual school event.

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Operettas are a fun, non-serious form of theater, suitable for enjoyable outings.

Every Christmas, our community theater puts on a whimsical operetta that delights everyone.

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Don't confuse operettas with operas; operettas are shorter and usually less complex.

I prefer operettas to operas since they're lighter and more amusing.

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Operettas have historic roots, linked to 19th-century Europe, adding a cultural aspect.

The operetta we saw was a throwback to the 1890s, complete with period costumes and sets.

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