Savoy opera

English

Etymology

Named after the Savoy Theatre, home of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.

Noun

Savoy opera (countable and uncountable, plural Savoy operas)

  1. (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.
  2. (countable) A piece in this genre.

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