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English
Etymology
From Italian burletta, diminutive of burla (“mockery”). See burlesque.
Pronunciation
Noun
burletta (plural burlettas or burlette)
- A comic operetta; a musical farce.
1823, Sholto Percy, Reuben Percy, The Percy Anecdotes, volume 17, page 97:In addition to burlesque plays, operas and burlettas, the Italians invented two other species. of drama, pastoral and rustic plays.
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Italian
Etymology
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /burˈlet.ta/
- Rhymes: -etta
- Hyphenation: bur‧lét‧ta
Noun
burletta f (plural burlette)
- joke
- trick
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