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opera bouffe

/ˈɒpərə buːf/

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/ˈɒpərə buːf/C1formalart
  • ruЖанр лёгкой комической оперы, особенно связанный с французской опереттой XIX века, характеризующийся сатирой, фарсом и живой музыкой.

A genre of light, comic opera, particularly associated with 19th-century French operetta, characterized by satire, farce, and lively music.

  1. Comic operaC1formal

    A genre of light, satirical, or farcical opera, often with spoken dialogue, popular in 19th-century France.

    ruОпера-буфф

    • Jacques Offenbach is famous for composing many opera bouffe works.
    • The theater is staging an opera bouffe this season.
    • Opera bouffe often mocks social conventions and politics.