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
- : 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.
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