Singspiel

A Singspiel (literally a "sung play") is a form of German-language music drama, with spoken dialogue, alternated with ensembles, songs, ballads, and arias. It is somewhat related to the English form known as ballad opera and is in fact largely viewed as a type of opera today.

Known as a sangspel in Afrikaans.

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