Operetta
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Operetta is a noun meaning (music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue. [from 18th c.].
Meaning
(music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue. [from 18th c.].
Word Forms
- operettas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include operette, poperetta, singspiel, soubrette, arietta, cabaletta.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.