Etymology

opéra comique

Today it means: An opera, or genre of opera, characterised by spoken dialogue interspersed between the arias and ensemble numbers. Full definition →

French opéra comique
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  1. French · borrowed fromopéra comique
  2. French · borrowed fromopéra comique
  3. English todayopéra comique

Borrowed from French opéra comique.

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