opera bouffe
Example Sentences
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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
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.
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
"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.
