opéra comique
Americannoun
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opéra comiques,
plural
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opéras comique,
plural
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operas comiques
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of opéra comique
Borrowed into English from French around 1735–45
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Gaveaux’s setting emphasizes that celebration of domestic bliss, in keeping with the conventions of opéra comique.
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2017
He had composed his work within the conventions of opéra comique, in which musical numbers are separated by spoken dialogue.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 12, 2011
To him is largely due the development of opéra comique which has taken place within the last twenty years, a development which has taken it almost to the confines of grand opera.
From The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. by J. A. Fuller-Maitland
The opening years of the nineteenth century saw a singular evolution, if not revolution, in the history of opéra comique.
From The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. by J. A. Fuller-Maitland
Just at this time light opera, or opéra comique, found in Auber its greatest composer.
From Woman's Club Work and Programs First Aid to Club Women by Caroline French Benton
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