Buffo and Comic

Buffo

Buffo noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: in the comic opera, the buffo shared his entrance aria with a grimacing mime
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Synonyms for Buffo

Comic and buffo are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Comic" instead the word "Buffo" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Word: buffoon

Comic

Comic noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

Buffo and comic are semantically related. You can use "Buffo" instead the word "Comic" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: comical, comicality, comically

Both words in one sentence

  • Cat Concerto Gioacchino Rossini's Duetto buffo di due gattinote "Comic duet for two cats" is made of this trope.
    Source: Cat Concerto
  • Ham-to-Ham Combat From the realm of classical music comes Rossini's "Duetto buffo di due gatti" ("Comic duet for two cats").
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