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Understanding Zarzuela: A Cultural Overview by Reych Adayan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Zarzuela is a uniquely Spanish musical theater genre that combines song, recitation, and dance. It originated in 17th century Madrid as a royal entertainment at the Palacio de la Zarzuela. There are two main forms - Baroque zarzuela from 1630-1750 featured mythological characters, and Romantic zarzuela from 1850-1950 featured low-life comedy characters. Zarzuela is still performed today in Spain and Latin American countries like Cuba, as well as in the Philippines, where it is used to entertain, educate, an
- Author
- Reych Adayan
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- EN