Definition of Comic Opera in English :

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Comic Opera meaning in English

Meaning of Comic Opera in English

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Comic Opera

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Noun

1. bouffe, comic opera, opera bouffe, opera comique

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

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Comic Opera

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noun
a play largely set to music, employing comic effects or situations
See also opéra bouffe, opera buffa

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Comic Opera

see synonyms of comic opera
opera with humorous situations, a story that ends happily, and, usually, some spoken dialogue

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Comic Opera

see synonyms of comic opera
n.
An opera or operetta with a humorous plot, generally spoken dialogue, and usually a happy ending. Also called bouffe.
adj.
Not to be taken seriously: comic-opera politics; a comic-opera style of uniform.

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