buffa

American  

[boo-fuh, boof-fah] / ˈbu fə, ˈbuf fɑ /

noun

plural

buffe

1. a woman who sings comic roles in opera.

2. opera buffa.

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Etymology

Origin of buffa

< Italian; feminine of buffo

Example Sentences

The inside of fashion label Tory Burch’s latest flagship store delightfully mixes vintage furniture pieces with eclectic design, whether you’re admiring the olive-hued textiles or 1930s Paolo Buffa daybed.

From Los Angeles Times

This obscure and hilariously outrageous takeoff on the genre of Italian opera buffa, written in 1846, turned out to be the hit of the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our absentee counting board workers are well-trained and work very hard to process each and every ballot received,” said Sonja Buffa, the city clerk.

From Seattle Times

And that’s where it gets even more challenging — there are these buffa parts, that even those huge directors that I’ve seen fail at.

From New York Times

A comic opera ends with a wedding, and our opera buffa is no exception.

From Los Angeles Times