light opera

/laɪt ˌɑpərə/
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Other forms: light operas

Definitions of light opera
  1. noun
    a short amusing opera
    synonyms: operetta
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    type of:
    bouffe, comic opera, opera bouffe, opera comique
    opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
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