noun
- a short light opera with spoken dialogue
Examples
- The theater company performed a delightful operetta last weekend.
- Gilbert and Sullivan wrote many famous operettas including The Pirates of Penzance.
- She auditioned for the lead role in the school’s operetta production.
- The operetta featured catchy songs and humorous dialogue.
- Vienna was famous for its operettas in the 19th century.
- The composer’s operetta was lighter in tone than his serious operas.