gilbert and sullivan
Proper noun A specific and enduring collaborative partnership between the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). It refers collectively to their joint body of work, a series of fourteen comic operas created in the Victorian era. These works are characterized by their witty satire, clever lyrics, and memorable melodies, forming a unique and highly influential genre of English-language comic opera.
The term is used to refer to the partnership itself or, more commonly, to their collective works as a singular cultural phenomenon. * The local theater company specializes in performing Gilbert and Sullivan. * She has been a devoted fan of Gilbert and Sullivan since childhood. * The Gilbert and Sullivan tradition continues to influence musical theater.
- The term can function attributively as a compound modifier (often hyphenated) to describe things related to their style or works.
- The play had a delightfully Gilbert-and-Sullivan feel to its absurd plot.
- He joined a Gilbert-and-Sullivan society at university.
- Savoy Operas: Another name for the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, derived from the Savoy Theatre in London, which was built to stage their works.
- G&S: A common abbreviation used by enthusiasts and in informal writing.
- The G&S festival attracts performers from all over the country.
- The Savoy Operas (specifically refers to the operatic works).
- The Gilbert & Sullivan Operas (a more explicit, descriptive phrase).
Note: There are no direct conceptual synonyms, as the term refers to a unique historical partnership and its specific artistic output.
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the music of Gilbert and Sullivan
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he could sing all of Gilbert and Sullivan
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