singspiel

[ˈzɪŋs.pɪl]

Definitions

1. noun

a type of German opera that combines music and spoken dialogue

“The composer was known for his work on traditional German singspiels.”

2. noun

a light-hearted, comedic opera

“The new singspiel was a huge success at the local theater.”

Synonyms

  • musical
  • opera

Antonyms

  • tragedy
  • drama