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There exist a few different subgenres of classical Talman musical theater: | There exist a few different subgenres of classical Talman musical theater: | ||
*Small-scale Baroque opera-like works, but with more intoned/spoken parts. Since the accompanying orchestra was small, the singing technique | *Small-scale Baroque opera-like works, but with more intoned/spoken parts. Since the accompanying orchestra was small, the singing technique was not as demanding. The emphasis is on clear delivery of words, rather than melodic virtuosity. This type of musical theater was enjoyed by the elites into the Classical period. | ||
*Romantic-era musical theater is more colorful. It was developed to appeal more to the masses. | *Romantic-era musical theater is more colorful. It was developed to appeal more to the masses. | ||