light opera

noun

1. operetta.

light opera

noun

1. another term for operetta

Word History and Origins

Origin of light opera¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

This time it is a light opera, befitting the mood you wish to enter.

From MIT Technology Review

I understand that there have been a good many failures in light opera this winter, and the managers are looking for good things.

From Project Gutenberg

She, in fact, resembled a character from a light opera rather than a player in the real drama of war.

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And then, at last, came the conquering male, a singer in a light opera touring company in the chorus of which she was engaged.

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The sound smote the ear of St. George much as would the clang of the fire patrol in the midst of light opera.

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He was equally valuable in the comedy parts of light opera, or the heavier ones of serious opera.

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