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*Classical musical theater: 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.

*A comedic or satirical style, ~~often~~ used for social commentaries

**A serious style used for histories, myths, heroic tales, tragedies or science fiction

**A comedic or satirical style, usually just lighthearted but also used for social commentaries

*Partch-style "corporeal" musical dramas: These dramas are designed to be appreciated visually, narratively and emotionally as well as musically. Unlike in Western musicals or operas, the performers who play the instruments are also those who act out the parts.

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 *Classical musical theater: 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.
-*A comedic or satirical style, often used for social commentaries
+**A serious style used for histories, myths, heroic tales, tragedies or science fiction
+**A comedic or satirical style, usually just lighthearted but also used for social commentaries
 *Partch-style "corporeal" musical dramas: These dramas are designed to be appreciated visually, narratively and emotionally as well as musically. Unlike in Western musicals or operas, the performers who play the instruments are also those who act out the parts.