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Savoy operas

Savoy operas is the plural of Savoy opera.

Meaning of Savoy opera

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.
    Synonyms:
    comic opera
  2. (countable) A piece in this genre.

Questions about Savoy operas

What is Savoy operas the plural of?
Savoy operas is the plural of Savoy opera.

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