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Definition of operetta

operetta

/ˌɑːpəˈrɛtə/
op · er · et · ta
Plural:operettas
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• noun

1

A short or light-hearted opera, typically featuring a romantic or comedic plot, catchy melodies, dancing, and spoken dialogue between musical numbers.

Example

"The community theater company is staging a classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta this summer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from Italian operetta, literally meaning 'little opera', formed as the diminutive of opera using the suffix -etta.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Operetta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/operetta
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