The Mikado, or the Town of Titipu
This is from the operetta "The Merry Widow"
Operetta originally meant a short opera [17th century]. By 19th century it became associated with comic opera or any such like considered less 'serious' than operas. Most operettas can be described as 'light' operas - good examples are the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Although as with all labels in music, the distinction has become blurred. Basically there is no difference between the scores for an opera and an operetta - except for the operetta's lightness.
Operetta originally meant a short Opera [17th century]. By 19th century it became associated with comic opera or any such like considered less 'serious' than operas. Most operettas can be described as 'light' operas - good examples are the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Although as with all labels in music, the distinction has become blurred. Basically there is no difference between the scores for an opera and an operetta - except for the operetta's lightness.
Operetta - 'little opera' - Strictly a play with an overture, songs, dances etc. However it has become synonymous with 'light opera'. Operetta originally meant a short opera [17th century]. By 19th century it became associated with comic opera or any such like considered less 'serious' than operas. Most operettas can be described as 'light' operas - good examples are the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Although as with all labels in music, the distinction has become blurred. Basically there is no difference between the scores for an opera and an operetta - except for the operetta's lightness.
Operetta
susab boule i had a dream
The Mikado, or the Town of Titipu
operetta is in stores
Chilpéric - operetta - was created in 1868.
Blindekuh - operetta - was created in 1878.
Katinka - operetta - was created in 1915.
Simplicius - operetta - was created in 1887.
Paganini - operetta - was created in 1925.
This is from the operetta "The Merry Widow"
Operetta is a noun. It's a short opera.
Operetta is the daughter of the phantom of the opera