Question

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a singspiel is closest in format to which of the following?
a. ballad opera
b. grand opera
c. music drama
d. intermedi

Explanation:

A singspiel is a form of German-language music drama with spoken dialogue. Ballad opera also combines spoken dialogue with musical numbers (using existing ballads or folk tunes), making their formats closely aligned. Grand opera has continuous music and no spoken dialogue, music drama (like Wagner’s) is through - composed with no spoken dialogue, and intermedi were short musical - theatrical pieces between acts of plays, so they don’t match singspiel’s format as closely as ballad opera.

Answer:

A. Ballad opera