Burlesque and Opera

Burlesque

Burlesque noun - A work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect.
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Synonyms for Burlesque

Opera and burlesque are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opera" instead a noun "Burlesque".

Nearby Word: burlesqued

Opera

Opera noun - A commercial browser.
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Synonyms for Opera

Burlesque and opera are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burlesque" instead a noun "Opera".

Nearby Word: operatic

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  • Western Animation / Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Affectionate Parody: "Spooks" is basically an abridged cartoon burlesque of The Phantom of the Opera, right down to emulating the infamous unmasking scene from the Lon Chaney Phantom film from the 1920's.
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