opera bouffe
Example Sentences
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The most French of all these styles is the opéra-comique, the work of two foreigners, but owing much more to the opéra-bouffe than is generally admitted, and, in any case, representing France very insufficiently.
From Musicians of To-Day by Blaiklock, Mary
Such an appeal to Irving's sympathy and chivalry was enough to deprive the situation of its quality of opéra-bouffe.
From Washington Irving by Boynton, Henry Walcott
"We are going to hear an opéra-bouffe to-night," said Philippa, when Lord Arleigh was leaving.
From Wife in Name Only by Brame, Charlotte M.
The little opéra-bouffe nations play at government and intrigue until some day a big, silent gunboat glides into the offing and warns them not to break their toys.
From Cabbages and Kings by Henry, O.
