light opera
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5.3
- noun
- /laɪt ˈoʊpərə/
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opereta
- Last summer, they attended a production of light opera, which combined singing with a funny storyline.
This one, I'm going to need some sad music, maybe an opera, a light opera in the background.
- This one, I'm going to need some sad music, maybe an opera, a light opera in the background.
Examples
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This one, I'm going to need some sad music, maybe an opera, a light opera in the background.
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But a month after the war's end, as we approached Dubrovnik in twilight, the battle for Kosovo was as forgotten as last spring's light opera.
Academic text (2000) -
The theater will showcase a lively light opera that delights audiences with its humor and charm.
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She spent the evening enjoying a delightful light opera featuring catchy songs and amusing characters.
Synonyms
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7.3
A short, light stage musical with spoken parts and songs that is often funny
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5.0
A stage show with singing and spoken lines that is funny and ends happily
A short funny opera with some spoken words and a happy ending
A funny musical play with singing and talking that ends happily
A French musical play with songs, talking parts, and a happy ending
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a less serious or comic opera' is directly derivable from combining 'light' (cheerful, not heavy/serious) with 'opera' (a staged sung drama). This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's sense.
Etymology
Light opera comes from the idea of a light meaning 'not heavy' opera. Imagine a short, bright show with jokes and easy songs. So it means an opera that is playful and less serious than big, serious operas.