operetta

Operetta is a form of musical theater that mixes song with spoken dialogue and dance. It originated in France in the 1850s and spread internationally, with distinct styles emerging in Austria, Germany, England, the United States, and beyond.

"Operetta" is the Italian diminutive of "opera" and was used originally to describe a shorter, perhaps less ambitious work than an opera. Operetta provides an alternative to operatic performances in an accessible form targeting a different audience.

What are some examples of operetta? Famous examples of operettas include Orpheus in the Underworld, by Jacques Offenbach; The Student Prince, by Sigmund Romberg; and H.M.S. Pinafore and The Mikado, by Gilbert and Sullivan.

(ɒpəretə ) Word forms: plural operettas. variable noun. An operetta is a light-hearted opera which has some of the words spoken rather than sung.

Aria. A self-contained piece for solo voice, usually accompanied by orchestra. In opera, arias mostly appear during a pause in dramatic action when a character is reflecting on their emotions. Most arias are lyrical, with a tune that can be hummed, and many arias include musical repetition.

An aria is an elaborate song written specifically for a solo voice.

Definitions of operetta. a short amusing opera. synonyms: light opera. type of: bouffe, comic opera, opera bouffe, opera comique.

The Opera Comique now clamored for Offenbach's services. He collaborated with librettists Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy on Orfee aux Enfers (Orpheus in Hell - 1858). It was the first full-scale operetta, combining grand operatic singing with popular-style melodies and a lighthearted plot in a two act format.

5 Examples of Traditional Arias 1. Tamerlano by George Frideric Handel (1719): An aria-rich Italian opera by Handel, a German composer who lived and worked in England. 2. Demetrio (Cleonice) by Christoph Willibald Gluck (1742): A Classical-era opera seria with many notable arias.

An opera singer is a specialized performer who trains extensively in music and theater in order to perform opera, a celebrated and demanding dramatic form that combines musical score and text.

An opera, like a play, is a dramatic form of theatre that includes scenery, props and costumes. In opera, however, the actors are trained singers who sing their lines instead of speaking them. An orchestra accompanies the singers. A conductor coordinates the singers on stage and the musicians in the orchestra pit.

Aria name meaning and origin In Italian, Aria translates to "air" but also means song or melody.