How does a Singspiel differ from Mozart's opera buffa?
A. A Singspiel is a form of opera seria and does not include any comedic elements.
B. A Singspiel is the Italian equivalent of opera buffa.
C. A Singspiel is a one-act opera sung throughout, without recitatives or breaks.
D. A Singspiel is a large-scale genre of sacred music involving an overture, arias, recitatives and choruses, strictly confined to performances in sacred settings.
E. A Singspiel is a special style of German comic opera that includes spoken dialogue.
Answer (2)
A Singspiel is a German comic opera that features both music and spoken dialogue, while Mozart's opera buffa consists solely of sung elements. The Singspiel allows for a blend of musical numbers and conversation, making it distinct from the operatic tradition of full-sung narratives found in opera buffa. Examples like Mozart's 'Die Entführung aus dem Serail' highlight this combination of dialogue and music. ;
A Singspiel is a type of German comic opera that combines music and spoken dialogue, differing from Mozart's opera buffa, which consists solely of sung elements. The Singspiel format allows for a blend of musical numbers and conversations, making it distinct from the fully sung narratives of opera buffa. An example of a Singspiel is Mozart's 'Die Entführung aus dem Serail', highlighting this fusion of music and dialogue.
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