opera bouffe

Thân thiện

A singer in a colorful costume performs in an opera bouffe.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken

Từ đồng nghĩa

• comic opera
• bouffe
• opera comique