Crossword clues for bouffe
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bouffe \Bouffe\, n. [F., buffoon.] Comic opera. See Opera Bouffe. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
n. (context music English) A comic opera
WordNet
n. opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken [syn: comic opera, opera bouffe, opera comique]
Usage examples of "bouffe".
Waarom zong Eline liever niet iets aardigs, iets luchtigs uit de een of andere bouffe!
It was in regard to this very tittle that De Maupassant had a disagreement with Audran and Boucheron director of the Bouffes Parisiens in October, 1890 They had given this title to an operetta about to be played at the Bouffes.
Their work survives, and when you have assessed the monstrous flattery at its true worth, swept it aside and come down to the real facts of his life, you make the discovery that the proudest title their sycophancy could bestow and his own fatuity accept - Le Roi Soleil, the Sun-King - makes him what indeed he is: a king of opera bouffe.
It was in regard to this very tittle that De Maupassant had a disagreement with Audran and Boucheron director of the Bouffes Parisiens in October, 1890 They had given this title to an operetta about to be played at the Bouffes.
For just twenty-five dollars you get the hit show and an all-you-can-eat grande bouffe right across the street at the Carvery, extras and service charge not included.