light opera

light op·er·a

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahyt op-er-uh, op-ruh]
- /laɪt ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə/
- /laɪt ˈɒp.ər.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyt op-er-uh, op-ruh]
- /laɪt ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə/

Definitions of light opera words

noun light opera operetta. 1
noun light opera a short, amusing musical play; operetta 0

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Origin of light opera

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Light opera

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light opera popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for light opera

noun light opera

musical comedy — musical (def 5).

Just one Synonym for light opera