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opera comique

/ˈɒpərə kɒˈmiːk/

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/ˈɒpərə kɒˈmiːk/formalart
  • ruФранцузский термин, обозначающий жанр оперы, включающий разговорные диалоги, часто комического или легкого характера, в отличие от большой оперы.

A French term referring to a genre of opera that includes spoken dialogue, often comedic or light-hearted in nature, as opposed to grand opera.

  1. Genre of French operaC1formalbritish

    A French opera genre that combines spoken dialogue with sung musical numbers, often featuring comic or light-hearted themes.

    ruЖанр французской оперы

    • The Parisian theatre is famous for its productions of opéra comique.
    • Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' is sometimes compared to opéra comique.
    • The composer wrote several works in the opéra comique style.