Savoy opera
Savoy opera · Savoy operas
A genre of opera with light, comedic themes which was popular in 19th century BritainA genre of opera with light, comedic themes (less risqué than those of the operetta) which was popular in 19th century Britain; especially the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A genre of opera with light, comedic themes (less risqué than those of the operetta) which was popular in 19th century Britain; especially the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
(countable)A piece in this genre.
Origin
Named after the Savoy Theatre, home of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.Named after the Savoy Theatre, home of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
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Forms
plural: Savoy operas| Singular | Savoy opera |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedoperetta
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable