ballad opera

It has been described a modern example of a ballad opera.

English theater works ("ballad operas") continued to be popular into the 19th century.

Its success led to the composition of a new work: the ballad opera Robin Hood.

It was highly successful and set the tone for Fielding's later ballad operas.

Over 10 ballad operas mention the tune by name.

In this respect, jigs anticipate the ballad operas of the 18th century.

It is from this connection that the term "ballad opera" is drawn.

The Disappointment (1762) represents an early American attempt at such a ballad opera.

Another antecedent was ballad opera, in which new words were fitted to existing tunes.