1. a male opera singer who specializes in comic roles
Usage: music, opera; from Italian

1. of or relating to comic opera or comic operatic roles
Usage: music, opera

Examples

• The buffo sang with exaggerated gestures that delighted the audience.
• His buffo voice was perfectly suited to the comedic role.
• The opera company hired a renowned buffo for the lead part in the farce.
• Buffo roles require both vocal skill and strong comedic timing.
• She appreciated the buffo tradition in Italian opera.