singspiel
noun
sing·spiel ˈsiŋ-ˌspēl 
ˈziŋ-ˌshpēl
: a musical work popular in Germany especially in the latter part of the 18th century characterized by spoken dialogue interspersed with songs
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web What better way to immerse yourself in its culture than taking in a singspiel and returning to the former home of Mozart after? 
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Word History
Etymology
German, from singen to sing + Spiel play
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above