Zarzuela
Noun
UK
/zɑːˈzwɛɪ.lə/
US
/zɑːrˈzweɪ.lə/
Definition
A Spanish musical play that includes both songs and speech.
Example
"They watched a zarzuela at the cultural festival."
"The zarzuela had joyful songs, funny stories, and colourful costumes."
"Many people in Spain still enjoy zarzuela because it shows their music and traditions."
Explanation
A zarzuela is a Spanish musical play that mixes singing and spoken parts, like a mix between a musical show and a play. Example: The audience enjoyed a zarzuela filled with joyful songs, bright costumes, and funny stories about everyday life. It usually includes Spanish music, dance, and stories about love or daily life. Zarzuela is an important part of Spanish culture, and people enjoy it because it is lively and colourful.