- Usually comic in nature, with elements of satire, farce, or parody.
- Lighter and more accessible than opera, often performed in a smaller theater or venue.
- Incorporates spoken dialogue, singing, and dance.
- Focuses on characters' emotional journeys and relationships.
- Musical style tends to be lighter, with catchy tunes and memorable melodies.
- May be shorter than an opera and easier to produce.
- Often includes humor, wordplay, and slapstick comedy.
Opera
- Serious, tragic, or heroic in nature, often involving grand themes, mythology, or historical events.
- Grand in scale, performed in large opera houses or theaters.
- Consists of continuous music without spoken dialogue.
- Focuses on powerful emotions and dramatic conflicts, often involving love, betrayal, and revenge.
- Musical style is more complex, with arias, duets, choruses, and elaborate orchestral arrangements.
- Typically longer and more challenging to produce, often requiring elaborate sets, costumes, and special effects.
- Characterized by dramatic acting, emotional intensity, and stunning vocals.