Bouffe (Noun)
Meaning
Opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The opera bouffe was a staple of 19th-century French theatre, characterized by its comedic plot and lighthearted music.
- This particular opera bouffe featured a chorus of villagers singing and dancing in the streets.
- The composer had written an opera bouffe that premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris to great acclaim.
- This opera bouffe, with its silly plot and spoken dialogue, was a refreshing change from the more serious operas that dominated the season.
- A young singer was cast in the leading role of the opera bouffe, and her performance was met with thunderous applause.