Here's why:
* Rustic characters: Opera buffa often features characters from the lower classes, such as peasants, servants, or even animals.
* Melodramatic plot: The plots of opera buffa are typically humorous and lighthearted, but they often involve exaggerated emotions, misunderstandings, and improbable situations.
Examples of opera buffa include:
* The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart
* The Barber of Seville by Rossini
* Don Giovanni by Mozart
It's important to distinguish opera buffa from opera seria, which focuses on serious themes and noble characters.