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*Classical ''vylám'': Small-scale Baroque opera-like works, but with more intoned/spoken parts. Since the accompanying orchestra was small, the singing technique was not very demanding; the emphasis was on clear delivery of words, rather than melodic virtuosity. This type of musical theater was enjoyed by the elites into the Classical period. | *Classical ''vylám'': Small-scale Baroque opera-like works, but with more intoned/spoken parts. Since the accompanying orchestra was small, the singing technique was not very demanding; the emphasis was on clear delivery of words, rather than melodic virtuosity. This type of musical theater was enjoyed by the elites into the Classical period. | ||
**Nationalism | |||
*Romantic-era ''vylám'' is more colorful. It was developed to appeal more to the masses. | *Romantic-era ''vylám'' is more colorful. It was developed to appeal more to the masses. | ||
**A serious style used for histories, myths, heroic tales, tragedies or science fiction | **A serious style used for histories, myths, heroic tales, tragedies or science fiction. It is less nationalistic than Terran Romanticism. | ||
**A comedic or satirical style, usually just lighthearted but also used for social commentary | **A comedic or satirical style, usually just lighthearted but also used for social commentary | ||
*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 and sing. | *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 and sing. | ||