- comic opera
- noun (C, U) an opera with an amusing story in which the singers speak as well as sing
Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.
comic opera
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comic opera — noun count or uncount an opera that tells a humorous story and contains some spoken parts … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
comic opera — n. opera with humorous situations, a story that ends happily, and, usually, some spoken dialogue … English World dictionary
Comic opera — This article is about the musical genre. For Robert Wyatt album, see Comicopera. Comic opera denotes a sung dramatic work of a light or comic nature, usually with a happy ending. Forms of comic opera first developed in late 17th century Italy. By … Wikipedia
comic opera — 1. a diverting opera with spoken dialogue and a happy ending. 2. the tradition or genre of such operas. [1905 10] * * * also called Light Opera, general designation for musical plays with light subject matter and happy endings. The… … Universalium
comic opera — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms comic opera : singular comic opera plural comic operas music an opera that tells a humorous story and contains some spoken parts … English dictionary
comic-opera — adjective Date: 1906 not to be taken seriously < a comic opera regime > … New Collegiate Dictionary
comic-opera — /kom ik op euhr euh, op reuh/, adj. comically vainglorious; having farcically self important aspects: a comic opera army, proud in its ceremonial splendor but inept on the battlefield. * * * … Universalium
comic-opera — /kom ik op euhr euh, op reuh/, adj. comically vainglorious; having farcically self important aspects: a comic opera army, proud in its ceremonial splendor but inept on the battlefield … Useful english dictionary
comic opera — opera with an amusing story line … English contemporary dictionary
comic opera — noun opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken • Syn: ↑opera bouffe, ↑bouffe, ↑opera comique • Hypernyms: ↑opera • Hyponyms: ↑operetta, ↑light opera … Useful english dictionary
comic opera — /kɒmɪk ˈɒprə/ (say komik opruh) noun a diverting opera with spoken dialogue and a happy ending. Compare grand opera …
