opera buffa
an Italian farcical comic opera originating in the 18th century and containing recitativo secco, patter songs, and ensemble finales.
the operatic genre comprising such works.
Origin of opera buffa
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How to use opera buffa in a sentence
It was said of the performers that Rossi and Rosa Manservisi were specially suited for opera buffa.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto JahnEven the independent opera buffa preserved much of this parodying reference to the opera seria.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto JahnThere is no doubt that this external subordination was of inestimable value to the development of the opera buffa.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto JahnThe majority of dramatic composers have tried their hand at opera buffa; besides Nic.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto JahnAs you know, in summer and autumn there is an opera buffa to be picked up here and there, which will do to keep one's hand in.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto Jahn
British Dictionary definitions for opera buffa
/ (ˈbuːfə, Italian ˈopera ˈbuffa) /
comic opera, esp that originating in Italy during the 18th century
Origin of opera buffa
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