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Burletta

Italian - 18th century

Literally, 'little joke'. Informal term for comic pieces . Used in England for intermezzos and light, satirical works. Also referred to as Burla, Burletta per musica or Burlettina. Notable composers: Dibdin

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Composers

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)

Johann Simon Mayr (1763-1845)

Edward Loder (1813-1865)

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