singspiel
noun
sing·spiel
ˈsiŋ-ˌspēl 
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?
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022
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“Singspiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singspiel. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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