opera buffa

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Definitions of opera buffa words

noun plural opera buffa an Italian farcical comic opera originating in the 18th century and containing recitativo secco, patter songs, and ensemble finales. 1
noun plural opera buffa the operatic genre comprising such works. 1
noun opera buffa comic opera, esp that originating in Italy during the 18th century 0
noun opera buffa opéra bouffe 0

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Italian around 1795-1805

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