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bouffe

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bouffe  (bf)
n.
See comic opera.
[Short for opéra bouffe.]
bouffe [buːf]
n
(Music, other) See opéra bouffe
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Noun1.bouffe - opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
comic opera, 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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