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Operetta  n.  (Mus.) A short, light, musical drama.





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"Operetta" Quotes from Famous Books



... had lived very close to each other: Viola had been my only model against an ever-varied background. Not the faintest shadow had flecked the sunshine of our passion for each other. Viola had written her operetta, and it had been taken for a London theatre. A Captain Lawton had written the libretto under the title of the "Lily of Canton." The music was weird and charming, suited to the strange Chinese story and scenery. ...
— Five Nights • Victoria Cross
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... felt—I am grateful. But I had better go, all the same. I have made up my mind to go, for good and all. You can get on exceedingly well without me: your operetta is on wheels—it will go of itself. And your Mr. Bull's company fits me 'wie die Faust ins Auge.' I am neglecting my engagements. I must go off ...
— Daniel Deronda • George Eliot
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... waiting for your commands, Sir; and I propose, in order to amuse the company, to sing with the young lady an operetta which has lately come out. (To ANGELIQUE, giving her a paper) ...
— The Imaginary Invalid - Le Malade Imaginaire • Moliere
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Words linked to "Operetta" :   bouffe, light opera, opera bouffe, comic opera, opera comique


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