comic opera
Definition
Noun 1. A form of opera characterized by a light, amusing plot, a happy ending, and dialogue that is often spoken rather than sung. It is a genre of musical theatre that blends music, singing, and spoken comedy.
Usage
- As a subject: often features mistaken identities and satirical plots.
- As an object: Gilbert and Sullivan are famous for writing many popular .
- With modifiers: The performance was a delightful .
Examples
- Comic opera differs from grand opera in its use of spoken dialogue and humorous themes.
- We went to see a modern comic opera at the local theatre last weekend.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a real-life situation that is absurd or laughably chaotic.
- The political scandal turned into a complete comic opera.
Variants and Related Words
- Opera buffa (n): The Italian term for comic opera, specifically of the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Singspiel (n): A German form of comic opera with spoken dialogue.
- Opéra comique (n): The French tradition of comic opera, which does not necessarily mean the plot is funny, but that it includes spoken dialogue.
- Operetta (n): A light, often romantic comic opera with a frivolous plot and spoken dialogue. It is closely related and sometimes used interchangeably with "comic opera."
Synonyms
- Light opera
- Operetta
- Musical comedy (in a broader, more modern sense)
Antonyms
- Tragic opera
- Grand opera
- Opera seria (a form of serious, often tragic, Italian opera)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To be a comic opera: Used to describe an organization, event, or situation that is inefficient and ridiculous.
- The new company's management was a comic opera of errors and miscommunication.
Noun
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opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
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