German word

Musiktheater

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈziːkˌteːaːtɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmusical theater

Example

Das Programm des Musiktheaters umfasst Oper und Tanz.

The musical theater program includes opera and dance.

Illustration for Musiktheater (musical theater)

More examples

Das zeitgenössische Musiktheater experimentiert mit elektronischer Musik.

Contemporary musical theater experiments with electronic music.

Core concept

A theater production shaped by an audible musical structure as performers act, move, and use the stage.

Common phrases

  • Repertoire des Musiktheaters

    musical theater repertoire

  • Werk des Musiktheaters

    musical theater work

Similar words

Oper: A large stage production that conveys its story through composed vocal music and an orchestra.
Musical: A lively stage work blending singing, dancing, and spoken dialogue to show stories and feelings.
Ballett: A performance art that conveys stories and emotions through dance accompanied by music.
Operette: A smaller, light-hearted musical drama portraying romance and comedy through songs and acting.

Definition in German

Ein Bühnenwerk, in dem komponierte Musik szenische Aktion trägt und Theatermittel ergänzt.

Word origin

Musiktheater is a transparent German compound of Musik and Theater, with the first element specifying the kind of theater.

Usage tips

  • German Musiktheater is broader than English musical theater because it can include opera and dance as well as musicals.

Opposites

  • Sprechtheaterspoken theaternoun

Related words

  • Musiktheateraufführungmusical theater performancenoun
  • musiktheatralischmusic-theatricaladjective

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