operetta
US /ˌɑː.pəˈret̬.ə/
UK /ˌɑː.pəˈret̬.ə/
1.
オペレッタ
a short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue
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The local theater group is performing a classic operetta next month.
地元の劇団は来月、古典的なオペレッタを上演します。
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Many people enjoy the lighthearted nature of an operetta compared to a full opera.
多くの人は、本格的なオペラに比べてオペレッタの陽気な性質を楽しんでいます。