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Noun gilbert and sullivan has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebGilbert and SullivanDefinitionGilbert and Sullivan refers to the creative partnership between librettist Sir William Schwenck Gilbert and composer Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. They are renowned for their collaboration in creating comic operas in the late 19th century, known as Savoy operas. Senses and Usages1. Proper Noun - Creative PartnershipIn this sense, Gilbert and Sullivan is used to describe the collaboration between librettist Sir William Schwenck Gilbert and composer Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. Example sentence: The theatrical world owes an immense debt to Gilbert and Sullivan for their memorable operettas. 2. Proper Noun - Comic OperasIn this sense, Gilbert and Sullivan refers to the comic operas created by the creative partnership between Sir William Schwenck Gilbert and Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. Example sentence: The local theater group is going to perform a delightful production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance". Related ProductsTo explore and enjoy the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, you can check out the following related products on Amazon: | ||||
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