singspiel

noun

sing·​spiel ˈsiŋ-ˌspēl How to pronounce singspiel (audio)
ˈziŋ-ˌshpēl
: a musical work popular in Germany especially in the latter part of the 18th century characterized by spoken dialogue interspersed with songs

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What better way to immerse yourself in its culture than taking in a singspiel and returning to the former home of Mozart after? Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022

Word History

Etymology

German, from singen to sing + Spiel play

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of singspiel was in 1876

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“Singspiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singspiel. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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