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comic opera
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comic opera
n.
An opera or operetta with a humorous plot, generally spoken dialogue, and usually a happy ending. Also called bouffe.
comic opera
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) a play largely set to music, employing comic effects or situations See also opéra bouffe, opera buffa
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Noun1.comic opera - opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
bouffe, opera bouffe, opera comique
opera - a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
light opera, operetta - a short amusing opera
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comic opera n → opera buffa
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