Original: The term arose in the late 19th century to describe the particular type of voice required to sing three Wagnerian roles : the Dutchman in Der fliegende Holländer , Wotan\/Der Wanderer in the Ring Cycle and Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg .
Simplified: Wagners roles for bass-baritone include : the Dutchman in Der fliegende Holländer , Wotan\/Der Wanderer in the Ring Cycle and Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg .