operetta

noun op·er·et·ta \ˌä-pə-ˈre-tə\

: a usually short and funny opera that includes dancing

Full Definition of OPERETTA

: a usually romantic comic opera that includes songs and dancing

— op·er·et·tist \-ˈre-tist\ noun

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Italian, diminutive of opera

First Known Use: 1770

OPERETTIST Defined for Kids

noun op·er·et·ta \ˌä-pə-ˈre-tə\

: a funny play set to music with speaking, singing, and dancing scenes

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