burla

noun

bur·​la
ˈbu̇rlə,
-(ˌ)lä
plural burle
-(ˌ)lā
or burlas
1
: a musical composition or movement of a humorous or playful and often boisterous character
2
: an interpolated comic episode in the commedia dell' arte usually involving a practical joke compare lazzo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, joke

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“Burla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burla. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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