Romantische Oper is a German term that translates to Romantic Opera. This genre of opera emerged in the 19th century, which was characterized by dramatic storylines, lush orchestration, and beautiful melodies. Some synonyms for Romantic Opera are Opera Seria, Opera Buffa, Opera Comique, Opera Semiseria, Opera Romantic, and Opera-Ballet. Opera Seria refers to tragic operas that focus on noble and heroic subjects, while Opera Buffa refers to comic operas with light-hearted subject matter. Opera Semiseria refers to operas that combine elements of both serious and comic operas. Opera Romantic, as the name suggests, is the most similar in meaning to Romantic Opera. Opera-Ballet combines opera and ballet and features a significant amount of dance scenes.