ALL meanings of operetta
op·er·et·ta
O o - noun operetta a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character. 1
- noun operetta A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue. Notable composers of operettas include Offenbach, Johann Strauss, Lehár, and Gilbert and Sullivan. 1
- noun operetta light opera 1
- variable noun operetta An operetta is a light-hearted opera which has some of the words spoken rather than sung. 0
- noun operetta a type of comic or light-hearted opera 0
- noun operetta a light, amusing opera with spoken dialogue 0