1. 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.