light opera

laɪt ˈɒprə

Definition

Definition of light opera - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

musicopera with funny story, lighter music, sometimes spoken dialogue

Light opera is often performed in smaller theaters.
The community center staged a light opera last summer.
He prefers light opera for its humorous plots and charm.

comic opera

opéra comique

operetta

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Expressions with light

green light

traffic signal allowing vehicles to go

The car moved when the green light appeared.

light skirt

skirt made of lightweight material

She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.

light up

illuminate or bring light to something

The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.

travel light

carry few belongings while traveling

She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..

blinded by the light

adj.

unable to see due to intense light

He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.

give a light

provide a flame to ignite something

Can you give a light to my cigarette?

Expressions with opera

soap opera

TV or radio drama with emotional stories

She never misses her favorite soap opera.

opera house

building designed for opera performances

The opera house in Sydney is famous worldwide..

opera singer

person singing opera professionally

Maria Callas was a famous opera singer.

opera star

person who sings in operas and is very famous

The opera star received a standing ovation for her performance.

opera company

organization that produces and performs operas

The opera company staged five different productions last season.

rock opera

musical drama combining rock music and operatic style

The rock opera 'Tommy' by The Who became a cultural icon..

comic opera

light opera with humorous elements and spoken dialogue

The theater staged a comic opera last night.

opera cake

french cake with almond sponge, coffee, chocolate, and layers

I ordered an opera cake for dessert.

opera glasses

small binoculars for viewing performances in theaters

She brought her opera glasses to the theater.

oat opera

television or radio drama series about rural life

She loves watching the oat opera set in a small farming town.

Terms with light opera included in their meaning

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comic opera

music

light opera with humorous elements and spoken dialogue

operetta

musical theater

light opera with spoken dialogue, songs, and dance

opera bouffe

theatre

light French comic opera with satire or absurd situations

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French:opérette, ...
German:Operette, ...
Italian:operetta, ...
Spanish:opereta, ...
Portuguese:opereta, ...
Chinese:轻歌剧, ...
Japanese:オペレッタ, ...
Arabic:أوبرا خفيفة, ...
Hebrew:אוֹפֵּרָה קַלָּה, ...
Russian:оперетта, ...
Ukrainian:оперета, ...
Hindi:हल्का ओपेरा, ...
Bengali:অপারেটা, ...
Catalan:opereta, ...
Czech:opereta, ...
Danish:operette, ...
Dutch:lichte opera, ...
Greek:ελαφρά όπερα, ...
Hungarian:operett, ...
Khmer:ល្ខោនអូប៉េរ៉ាបែបស្រាល, ...
Korean:경가극, ...
Persian:اپرای سبک, ...
Polish:opera lekka, ...
Portuguese (BR):opereta, ...
Romanian:operă comică, ...
Swedish:operett, ...
Thai:โอเปร่าเบา, ...
Turkish:hafif opera, ...
Vietnamese:vở operet, ...

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