soubrette
Pert theatrical maid
A soubrette is a stock character in theater and opera: the pert, flirtatious maidservant who schemes, banters, and often outsmarts her social betters.
The term extends to the actress or singer who plays such roles, typically requiring a light, agile soprano voice.
By extension, soubrette describes any coquettish or frivolous young woman: She played the soubrette in every conversation, all wit and no depth.
Teasing, insincere charmer
- chambermaidHotel room attendant
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- ingenueArtless young woman
- commediaItalian masked theatrical tradition
harlequinade · archetype · pert · saucy · cheeky · mischievous · impish · scheming
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- pertBoldly cheeky
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
- playfulInclined toward fun
charming · spirited · effervescent · bubbly · lively · animated · mischievous · saucy
Absurd, laughable situation
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- revueMusical variety entertainment
cabaret · pantomime · actress · showgirl · entertainer · trouper · ingenue · troupe
coquette
Teasing, insincere charmer
- chambermaidHotel room attendant
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- ingenueArtless young woman
commedia · harlequinade · archetype · pert · saucy · cheeky · mischievous · impish · scheming · cunning
vivacious
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- pertBoldly cheeky
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
playful · charming · spirited · effervescent · bubbly · lively · animated · mischievous · saucy · cheeky
farce
Absurd, laughable situation
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
revue · cabaret · pantomime · actress · showgirl · entertainer · trouper · ingenue · troupe · comedienne
mezzo-soprano
Medium female singing voice
- coloraturaElaborate vocal ornamentation
- lyricSong's text
- SusannaBiblical woman, wrongly accused
Adele · aria · libretto · diva · vocalist · singer · soloist · chorus · understudy · Figaro
soubretteprima donna
Temperamental, self-important person
tragic heroine · Brünnhilde · Isolde · contralto · leading lady
soubrettetragic heroine
Female protagonist who suffers
prima donna · noblewoman · queen · grande dame · leading lady