One-act synonyms

Moreover, the work was intended to be in one act, and is now so performed at Bayreuth; and, although it is very long for a one-act opera, this is certainly the only form which does justice to Wagner's conception.1 Spohr's appreciation of Der fliegende Hollander is a remarkable point in musical history; and his criticism that Wagner's style (in Tannhauser) " lacked rounded periods " shows the best effect of that style on a well-disposed contemporary mind.

For example, the norm of a one-act ballet was established, as well as the introduction of musical interludes to avoid long intervals.

They will star in Neil LaBute's play " Bash " which is a collection of darkly brilliant one-act plays.