Question: What is opera buffa?
Answer: Opera buffa is opera of light or amusing nature. It is also referred to as comic opera. The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart would be considered opera buffa.
Opera FAQ Index
- What is opera?
- Where did opera originate?
- What was the first opera?
- What is a libretto?
- What is opera seria?
- What is opera buffa?
- What is the shortest opera?
- What is the longest opera?
- What is the most performed opera?
- What is the difference between opera and oratorio?
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