オペレッタ
Meanings
1
operetta
A light opera, typically shorter and with spoken dialogue. Used in musical contexts.
from Italian
They will perform an operetta at the theater next month.
Usage patterns
- オペレッタを上演するto stage/perform an operetta
The theater troupe stages an operetta every year.
- オペレッタを作曲するto compose an operetta
He composed a popular operetta when he was young.