light opera
noun
Origin of light opera
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Words nearby light opera
light mill,
light mineral,
light mineral oil,
light music,
light on,
light opera,
light out,
light pen,
light pipe,
light pollution,
light quantum
Example sentences from the Web for light opera
The music is very elaborate for light-opera purposes, and is written broadly and effectively, especially for the orchestra.
The Standard Light Operas |George UptonYet, although she was an inmate of Massachusetts, her face and figure would have ornamented any light-opera stage.
Police!!! |Robert W. Chambers