English Explanatory Dictionary

operetta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue.

Pronunciation

/ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-operetta.wav

Word forms

operetta operettas

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian operetta.

Derived words

operetta house operettic operettist poperetta
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