operetta

Meanings

• noun

  A type of musical comedy originating in Europe, typically featuring light, romantic stories, sung dialogue, and dance.

  - "The operetta 'The Merry Widow' is a classic example of the genre."
  - "She loves to sing in the operetta production at her local theater."

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Variants

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operetta , operettas , operettist , operettists

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'opera' meaning 'work' and the suffix 'etta' meaning 'small', referring to the smaller-scale nature of the genre compared to traditional operas.

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Trivia

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1. The first operetta is believed to be 'Orpheus in the Underworld' by Jacques Offenbach, which premiered in 1858.

2. Many operettas were adapted from popular novels, plays, and fairy tales of the time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Musical comedy: A genre of theater that combines music, song, and dance with spoken dialogue and a theatrical plot.

2. Opera: A theatrical art form that combines music, singing, and acting.

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Culture

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Operettas were popular in Europe from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries and often reflected the social and cultural norms of the time. They influenced the development of musical theater and continue to be performed today.

How to Memorize "operetta"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, romantic production with singers and dancers performing on stage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a light, entertaining musical production.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Italian roots of the word: 'opera' means 'work' and 'etta' means 'small'.

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