Meaning of "buffa" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF BUFFA

ˈbʊfə

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUFFA

Buffa is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUFFA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Opera buffa

Opera buffa is a genre of opera. It was first used as an informal description of Italian comic operas variously classified by their authors as "commedia in musica", "commedia per musica", "dramma bernesco", "dramma comico", "divertimento giocoso", etc. It is especially associated with developments in Naples in the first half of the 18th century, whence its popularity spread to Rome and northern Italy. It was at first characterized by everyday settings, local dialects, and simple vocal writing, the main requirement being clear diction and facility with patter. The New Grove Dictionary of Opera considers La Cilla and Luigi and Federico Ricci's Crispino e la comare to be the first and last sightings of the genre, although the term is still occasionally applied to newer work. High points in this history are the 80 or so libretti by Carlindo Grolo, Loran Glodici, Sogol Cardoni and various other approximate anagrams of Carlo Goldoni, the three Mozart/Da Ponte collaborations, and the comedies of Gioachino Rossini.

Definition of buffa in the English dictionary

The definition of buffa in the dictionary is a form of comedic opera. Other definition of buffa is a comedic actress or clown in an opera.

TRANSLATION OF BUFFA

Find out the translation of buffa to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of buffa from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «buffa» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 布法
• Translator English - Spanish: buffa
• English: buffa
• Translator English - Hindi: Buffa
• Translator English - Arabic: بوفا
• Translator English - Russian: буффа
• Translator English - Portuguese: buffa
• Translator English - Bengali: বুফা
• Translator English - French: buffa
• Translator English - Malay: Buffa
• Translator English - German: buffa
• Translator English - Japanese: ブッファ
• Translator English - Korean: 부파
• Translator English - Javanese: Buffa
• Translator English - Vietnamese: buffa
• Translator English - Tamil: பஃபா
• Translator English - Marathi: बफा
• Translator English - Turkish: buffa
• Translator English - Italian: buffa
• Translator English - Polish: Buffa
• Translator English - Ukrainian: буффа
• Translator English - Romanian: Buffa
• Translator English - Greek: Μπούφα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: buffa
• Translator English - Swedish: Buffa
• Translator English - Norwegian: buffa

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUFFA»

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Opera Buffa in Mozart's Vienna

An examination of the world of Vienna and the opera buffa in the eighteenth-century.

Mary Kathleen Hunter, James Webster, 1997

The Culture of Opera Buffa in Mozart's Vienna: A Poetics of ...

In this richly detailed book, Mary Hunter offers a sweeping, synthetic view of opera buffa in the lively theatrical world of late-eighteenth-century Vienna.

Mary Hunter, 1999

College Physics

The Seventh Edition of this book presents an especially clear learning path, places a strong emphasis on understanding concepts and problem-solving, and for the first time, includes a book-specific version of MasteringPhysics(TM).

Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou, 2009

Trial by Fire

Murder can be a very public affair, as famed defence attorney Joseph Antonelli discovers, in this moody and thrilling novel of love, loyalty, and revenge in the Edgar Award-nominated series.

Dudley W. Buffa, 2005

MODERN PRODUCTION / OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, 8TH ED

Market_Desc: Manufacture Managers and Executives. About The Book: The thrust of this edition is more quantitative in approach and more comprehensive in its discussion of strategic issues.

Buffa, Sarin, 2007

The Prosecution: A Legal Thriller

From the best-selling author of The Defense, a spellbinding sequel: The Prosecution.

D. W. Buffa, 2013

Breach of Trust

D.W. Buffa's attorney hero Joseph Antonelli becomes enmeshed in White House intrigue in this novel in the Edgar-Award nominated series described as "adroit and often elegant" (Los Angeles Times).

D. W. Buffa, 2005

Escapade

Veronica Blume is a recently divorced 29-year-old woman who's down on her luck.

Sherene Buffa, 2011

The Evangeline

Blending the dramatic intensity and action of a shipwreck with a compelling courtroom drama, this is a gripping tale of a moral dilemma none of us would ever want to face.

D. W. Buffa, 2007

Grammar

Presents grammar concepts, such as the parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation, by telling a story about a group of children watching television.

Liz Buffa, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUFFA»

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CrimeTracker Investigation: Armed robberies in New Orleans

Less than a week into 2015, armed gunmen busted into Buffa's Bar and Restaurant on Esplanade in the Marigny. The bar was full of patrons. «FOX 8 News WVUE-TV, Jul 15»

Buffalo Bills Circling The Wagons: MarQueis Gray, Quarterbacks

We all know that the Buffalo Bills have a quarterback situation and no being of the good kind, but is it really the worst situation in the entire NFL ... «Buffalo Low Down, Jul 15»

Buffalo Bills Playoff Excitement Continues

By now, you've probably heard repeated promises that the Buffalo Bills will make the playoffs this season. Whether it be Rex Ryan or ESPN ... «Buffalo Low Down, Jul 15»

Buffalo Bills Circling The Wagons: Leodis McKelvin, John Miller

I hope that everyone's holiday weekend was relaxing and enjoyable. Marqueis Gray seems to have found a home here with the Buffalo Bills, ... «Buffalo Low Down, Jul 15»

Blues: Trade or keep David Backes?

Dan Buffa is a born and raised South City St. Louis writer who ... Up All Night News, Film-Addict as well as his personal blog, Dose of Buffa. «STLSportsMinute, Jul 15»

Listening Post: Joy Williams, Carter Pann, Kenny Werner

Here are 11 overtures mostly from 19th century operetta. The granddaddy of the collection is Domenico Cimarosa's overture to the opera buffa ... «Buffalo.com, Jul 15»

Laymen honored for lifesaving CPR roles

TORRINGTON — The last thing Bernice Buffa did before she ... Buffa, a retired operating room nurse, collapsed face first to the floor of the Stop ... «Waterbury Republican American, Jul 15»

Latest 'Terminator' feels old and useless

Latest 'Terminator' feels old and useless. By Dan Buffa, Entertainment Writer 2:52 p.m. CDT July 2, 2015. 635714484406019913-TR-03297RC. Terminator ... «KSDK, Jul 15»

Even at 51-26 Cards' offense can't disappear

By Dan Buffa, Sports Contributor 3:22 p.m. CDT July 2, 2015. MLB: Chicago White Sox at St. Louis Cardinals. Jul 1, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis ... «KSDK, Jul 15»

Blues: Robert Bortuzzo is the new Jax

I know what you are thinking. Buffa, what the hell? You write about Justin Williams and the Caps sign him. You ponder the idea of Martin St. «STLSportsMinute, Jul 15»