Scope Note:

Work of light opera, generally distinguished from Opera by romantic or farcical plots and the presence of spoken dialogue as well as music and dance. Note: Use the form Performance in conjunction with Operetta for filmed or videotaped performances. Use Opera if in doubt whether the work in hand is an opera or operetta. Not necessary to also use adaptation, since that is implied by the term Operetta. Examples: THE DESERT SONG (with Adventure); H.M.S. PINAFORE; THE MERRY WIDOW (with Romance); THE MIKADO; THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE.

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