noun
light opera
A loanword from English, referring to a genre of opera that is less serious and often comedic, similar to operetta.
彼女はライトオペラの舞台で主役を演じた。
She played the lead role in a light opera production.
Spelling with interpunct; sometimes used for clarity or in formal contexts.
オペレッタ (operetta) is a more specific term for a short, light opera, while ライトオペラ is a broader, less common loanword.
Loanword from English 'light opera'.