Definition

A type of musical comedy from 18th-century Germany that includes songs and spoken dialogue.

Example

The theater was famous for its lively singspiel performances that delighted the audience.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a singspiel before?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a type of musical comedy from Germany with songs and dialogue.

That sounds really interesting; I’d love to check one out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Singspiel** → The word originates from German, where "singen" (meaning to sing) and "Spiel" (meaning play or game) combine. A singspiel is a type of musical theater that includes both singing and spoken dialogue, thus representing a play that involves singing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a performance where actors 'sing' ('singen') as part of a 'play' ('Spiel'). This helps you remember that a singspiel is a play that features singing.

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