singspiel
pronunciation
How to pronounce singspiel in British English:
UK ['zɪŋʃpi:l]
How to pronounce singspiel in American English:
US ['sɪŋˌspil]
Word Origin
- singspiel (n.)
- 1876, from German Singspiel, literally "a singing play," from singen "to sing" (see sing (v.)) + Spiel "a play" (see spiel). Kind of performance popular in Germany late 18c.