operetta, light opera
(noun) a short amusing opera
Source: WordNet® 3.1
operetta (plural operettas)
(music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue.
Source: Wiktionary
Op`er*et"ta, n. Etym: [It., dim. of opera.] (Mus.)
Definition: A short, light, musical drama.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 April 2025
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”
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