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Operetta is a form of theatre and a genre of light opera. It includes spoken dialogue, songs, and dances. It is lighter than opera in terms of its music, orchestral size, [1] length of the work, and at face value, subject matter. [2] . Apart from its shorter length, the operetta is usually of a light and amusing character. [3] .
operetta, musical-dramatic production similar in structure to a light opera but characteristically having a romantically sentimental plot interspersed with songs, orchestral music, and rather elaborate dancing scenes, along with spoken dialogue.
An operetta falls somewhere between an opera and a musical – like a musical, an operetta (most often) contains spoken dialogue, as well as song. Operettas are often satirical and witty, and tend to be much shorter and less complex than traditional operas.
Operetta is a genre of the performing arts, related to opera, but lighter in terms of both music and subject matter. Because it is closely related to both opera and also to musical theater, in many cases, it is difficult to differentiate between them.
May 17, 2018 · operetta (ŏpərĕt´ə), type of light opera with a frivolous, sentimental story, often employing parody and satire and containing both spoken dialogue and much light, pleasant music.
Join us as we celebrate the life and artistry of Jacques Offenbach, unraveling his enduring impact on the world of operetta and his role as a prolific composer of light-hearted musical theater.
The ultimate resource for operettas including study guides for operettas, popular composers and famous songs.
"Operetta: A Theatrical History" is considered the classic history of this important musical theater form. Traubner's book, first published in 1983, is still recognized as the key history of...
Feb 25, 2016 · Operetta is a form of musical theater that mixes song with spoken dialogue and dance. It originated in France in the 1850s and spread internationally, with distinct styles emerging in Austria, Germany, England, the United States, and beyond.
Operetta ( Italian, plural: operette) is a genre of light opera, light in terms both of music and subject matter. It is also closely related, in English-language works, to forms of musical theatre. Contents. [ hide] 1 Operetta in French. 2 Operetta in German. 2.1 Austria. 2.2 Germany. 3 Operetta in English. 4 Definitions. 5 See also. 6 Notes.
