SINGSPIEL


Meaning of SINGSPIEL in English

[ 'zɪŋʃpi:l ]

■ noun ( plural ~e -ə ) a form of German light opera, typically with spoken dialogue, popular especially in the late 18th century.

Origin

from Ger. singen 'sing' + Spiel 'play'.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.