Operetta - Wikipedia Operetta is a form of theatre and a genre of light opera It includes spoken dialogue, songs and including dances It is lighter than opera in terms of its music, orchestral size, [1] and length of the work [2] Apart from its shorter length, the operetta is usually of a light and amusing character [3]
Operetta | History, Genre Composers | Britannica operetta, musical-dramatic production similar in structure to a light opera but characteristically having a romantically sentimental plot interspersed with songs, orchestral music, and rather elaborate dancing scenes, along with spoken dialogue
The beginners guide to operetta | English National Opera An operetta falls somewhere between an opera and a musical – like a musical, an operetta (most often) contains spoken dialogue, as well as song Operettas are often satirical and witty, and tend to be much shorter and less complex than traditional operas
Operetta | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Operetta provided a fanciful in-between world of romance and escape; it was the most popular brand of musical theater for the first two decades of the 20th century
The Definitive Guide to Operettas | StageAgent An operetta is a light, comedic form of opera that combines spoken dialogue, songs, and dance to tell a humorous or romantic story Originating in the 19th century, operettas are characterized by catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and often satirical content
Opera vs. Operetta - Whats the Difference? | This vs. That Opera and operetta are both forms of musical theater that incorporate singing, acting, and orchestral music However, there are some key differences between the two genres Opera is typically more serious in tone, with grandiose themes and elaborate staging, while operetta is often lighter and more comedic in nature
Operetta - New World Encyclopedia Operetta is a genre of the performing arts, related to opera, but lighter in terms of both music and subject matter Because it is closely related to both opera and also to musical theater, in many cases, it is difficult to differentiate between them
What is an Operetta? (with picture) - Musical Expert An operetta is a light opera in which not all words are sung — i e , there is spoken dialogue — and which may also include dance Operettas are usually shorter than operas, and are often comic
What is an operetta? - Classical Music An operetta is a form of light opera, both in terms of its subject matter and music – unlike opera, it usually contains dialogue The first thing to be said is that operetta is not the same thing as comic opera, even though operetta is, or at least aspires to be, comic