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nounSavoy opera (countable and uncountable, plural Savoy operas)
plural Savoy operas
- uncountableA 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.
Synonyms: comic opera
- countableA piece in this genre.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA 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.
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Named after the Savoy Theatre, home of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
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