Operetta vs. Opera

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Difference Between Operetta and Opera
Operettanoun
(music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue.
Operanoun
(music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
Operettanoun
a short amusing opera
Operanoun
(music) The score for such a work.
Operanoun
A building designed for the performance of such works; an opera house.
Operanoun
A company dedicated to performing such works.
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Operanoun
(by extension) Any showy, melodramatic or unrealistic production resembling an opera.
Operanoun
A collection of work; lang=en.
Operanoun
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
Operanoun
theater where opera is performed