opera bouffe
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of comic opera: "opera bouffe" is a form of musical theater that is humorous and satirical, characterized by a happy ending and a mixture of sung and spoken dialogue.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- As a genre descriptor: The term is often used to describe the specific, light-hearted operatic style that originated in 19th-century France, distinct from grand opera or opera seria.
Variants and Related Words
- Bouffe (noun): Sometimes used as a shortened, informal form of "opera bouffe."
- Operetta (noun): A closely related form of light opera, often used somewhat interchangeably, though operetta may imply a slightly different structure or tradition.
- Comic opera (noun): A broader English term that encompasses opera bouffe and other forms of humorous musical theater.
Synonyms
- Comic opera: A general term for humorous opera.
- Light opera: Emphasizes the entertaining and less serious nature.
Related Phrases
- In the style of opera bouffe: Describing a work that mimics the conventions of this genre.
Noun
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opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
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