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Meaning of tragedietta in English:

tragedietta

Pronunciation /trəˌdʒiːdɪˈɛtə/

noun

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  • A short (especially one-act) tragedy; a dramatic sketch about a tragic character or situation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Figaro in London. From tragedy + -etta, after comedietta.