"ballad opera" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ballad operas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballad opera (plural ballad operas)
  1. An often racy and satirical genre of English stage entertainment that originated in the 18th century. Wikipedia link: ballad opera
    Sense id: en-ballad_opera-en-noun-3B2yye0T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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