Savoy opera
English edit
Etymology edit
Named after the Savoy Theatre, home of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Noun edit
Savoy opera (countable and uncountable, plural Savoy operas)
- (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.