opéra comique
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.opéra co·mique
noun \-kä-ˈmēk, -kō-\Definition of OPÉRA COMIQUE
: an opera characterized by spoken dialogue interspersed between the arias and ensemble numbers — compare grand opera
Origin of OPÉRA COMIQUE
French, literally, comic opera
First Known Use: 1744
Rhymes with OPÉRA COMIQUE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: opera glass
Previous Word in the Dictionary: opera buffa
All Words Near: opéra comique
Previous Word in the Dictionary: opera buffa
All Words Near: opéra comique
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up opéra comique? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
