Opereta (en. Operetta)

o-pe-re-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of musical performance that includes singing and dancing.
The 'The Merry Widow' is a popular operetta often performed in theaters.
Ang 'The Merry Widow' ay isang sikat na opereta na madalas itinatanghal sa mga teatro.
Generally lighter and more cheerful compared to opera.
I enjoy operettas because of their light themes and entertaining music.
Mahilig ako sa mga opereta dahil sa kanilang magaan na tema at nakakaaliw na musika.
Includes elements of comedy and stories often focused on love.
The characters in operetta often find themselves lost in their love stories.
Ang mga tauhan sa opereta ay madalas na naliligaw ng landas sa kanilang mga kwento ng pag-ibig.

Etymology

From the French word 'opérette', meaning 'little opera'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

operetta performances
shows featuring operetta
mga pagtatanghal ng opereta
famous operetta
a widely recognized operetta
sikat na opereta

Related Words

opera
A more serious form of musical performance that usually lacks dialogue and uses songs to tell the story.
opera
music
The art of creating sounds to form compositions that can be sung or played.
musika

Slang Meanings

Karaoke session or singing competition
Let's have an operetta later, many want to join!
Mag-opereta tayo mamaya, dami nang gustong sumali!
A show that's full of entertainment
His concert was like an operetta, so much fun!
Ang concert niya parang opereta, sobrang saya!