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operetta

/op-uh-ret-uh/US // ˌɒp əˈrɛt ə //UK // (ˌɒpəˈrɛtə) //

歌舞剧,歌剧,戏曲,歌舞片

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character.

Examples

  • Sharp did lots of school plays, which led to a role in amateur operetta, then professional pantomime.

  • Inwardly he cursed the creation of theaters, the French operetta, and vowed to get revenge on Pelaez at the first opportunity.

  • Die Jger und das Waldmdchen, operetta in one act, music by Duni.

  • To quote any of the songs in this operetta would be very unfair to Dickens.

  • Has he ever tried to run away since the night of the operetta?

  • She grew grave with the thought that the operetta would have to be postponed.