Question

Choose the terms that are synonymous with "comic opera." opera buffa opera seria ballad opera opera comique

Answer 1

The terms that are synonymous with "comic opera" are opera buffa and opera comique. A comic opera, also known as light opera, is a kind of opera that depicts funny and entertaining situations through a spoken dialogue rather than sung. 

Answer 2

Answer: opera buffa; ballad opera; opera comique

Comic opera was developed as a reaction to the most serious opera seria. Comic opera developed around the late 17th century Italy, and it describes a work of a light or comic nature, usually with a happy ending. Some examples of this type of opera are the Viennese operetta, the German singspiel, the Spanish zarzuela, the English ballad opera and the Savoy opera.