answersLogoWhite

0

An operetta is a type of light Opera. An opera-bouffe is a special type of operetta that was specifically introduced by Jacques Offenbach.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Performing Arts

What is the difference between an operetta and an opera?

Opera is mostly 100% singing and operetta is roughly 70% sung and 30% spoken.


What is the difference between opera and operetta?

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.


What is difference between opera and operetta?

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.


Which Franz Lehar operetta has the song vilja?

This is from the operetta "The Merry Widow"


What is an operetta?

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.

Related Questions

What is the difference between an operetta and an opera?

Opera is mostly 100% singing and operetta is roughly 70% sung and 30% spoken.


What are the key differences between operetta and opera in terms of music, themes, and performance style?

Operetta is a lighter form of musical theater compared to opera, with more spoken dialogue and simpler music. Themes in operetta are often comedic or romantic, while opera tends to focus on more serious or tragic subjects. In terms of performance style, operetta typically involves more acting and dancing, while opera places a greater emphasis on vocal technique and dramatic singing.


Are they going to make a operetta doll?

operetta is in stores


When was Chilpéric - operetta - created?

Chilpéric - operetta - was created in 1868.


When was Blindekuh - operetta - created?

Blindekuh - operetta - was created in 1878.


When was Paganini - operetta - created?

Paganini - operetta - was created in 1925.


When was Katinka - operetta - created?

Katinka - operetta - was created in 1915.


When was Simplicius - operetta - created?

Simplicius - operetta - was created in 1887.


What is the difference between opera and operetta?

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.


What is difference between opera and operetta?

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.


Which Franz Lehar operetta has the song vilja?

This is from the operetta "The Merry Widow"


What part of speech is operetta?

Operetta is a noun. It's a short opera.