Etymology
Meaning
A short opera, typically light and humorous, with spoken dialogue.
Origin
The term "operetta" was coined in France in the early 19th century to describe a new type of musical entertainment that combined elements of opera and comedy. The first operettas were performed in Paris in the 1830s and quickly became popular throughout Europe. Operettas typically feature a cast of singing actors and a chorus, and they often tell a comic or satirical story. Some of the most famous operettas include Jacques Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld" (1858), Johann Strauss II's "Die Fledermaus" (1874), and Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" (1878).
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