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Spieloper

German - 19th-century

Literally, 'opera play'. Light opera genre, derived from Singspiel and to a lesser extent opéra comique, containing spoken dialogue. Spieltenor and Spielbass are specialized voice types connected with the genre. Notable composers: Lortzing, Nicolai

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Albert Lortzing (1801-1851)

Carl Otto Nicolai (1810-1849)

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