Lexical entry

オペレッタ

operetta

A light opera with spoken dialogue and musical numbers.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Italian

Meaning

A stage work in the operatic style that is usually lighter in tone than grand opera and often includes spoken dialogue.

Examples

Example Sentences

今夜は、有名な劇団によるオペレッタを鑑賞する。

こんやは、ゆうめいなげきだんによるおぺれったをかんしょうする。

Tonight, I will watch an operetta performed by a famous theater company.

generated example

オペレッタは、歌と台詞、踊りが組み合わさった娯楽性の高い舞台作品です。

おぺれったは、うたとせりふ、おどりがくみあわさったごらくせいのたかいぶたいさくひんです。

Operetta is a highly entertaining stage work that combines song, dialogue, and dance.

generated example

彼女はウィーンの劇場でオペレッタの主役を演じ、喝采を浴びた。

かのじょはうぃーんのげきじょうでおぺれったのしゅやくをえんじ、かっさいをあびた。

She played the lead role in an operetta at a Vienna theater and received great applause.

generated example

オペラ

A dramatic musical work, usually sung throughout and staged with orchestra.

オペラブッファ

A comic opera, typically in Italian, especially one with characters drawn from everyday life.

アリア

A solo vocal piece in opera or other classical works.

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