请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 operetta
释义

operetta

/ɒpəˈrɛtə /
noun
A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue. Notable composers of operettas include Offenbach, Johan Strauss, Franz Lehár, and Gilbert and Sullivan.She has performed in many operas, operettas, musicals and oratorios....
  • The Pirates of Penzance is one of those enduring operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan, the subject matter of which doesn't matter a hoot.
  • Apart from the brilliant success of Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas, a true native style is difficult to identify.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Italian, diminutive of opera (see opera1).

Rhymes

随便看

 

英语词典包含243303条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/23 1:10:04