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Appreciating Musicals

Appreciating Musicals. Musical Theater. Opera-performance in which all or most of the story is sung Operetta-less serious form of opera with spoken dialogue. Musical Theater.

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Appreciating Musicals

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  1. Appreciating Musicals

  2. Musical Theater • Opera-performance in which all or most of the story is sung • Operetta-less serious form of opera with spoken dialogue

  3. Musical Theater • Musical Plays-pack meaning into stories, probe deep into the personalities of the characters, and present innovative music • Musical Comedies-light in theme; feature comedy and songs woven into story • Movie Musicals-movie version of musical

  4. The Book • Plot-route story takes from opening to conclusion • Dialogue-conversation between the performers

  5. Five Functions of Lyrics • Express emotions • Establish character • Establish setting • Establish theme • Pacing and entertainment

  6. Songs • The composer must make the rhythm of the words fit the melody of the song. • If the music is composed first, then the lyricist must make the words fit the rhythm.

  7. The Score • The overture is the orchestral music heard before the curtain opens. • The first piece after the curtain opens is called the opening number. • Reprise-song heard a second time in a musical

  8. Dance • Solo dance-expresses a performer’s thoughts or feelings without uttering words • Ballet-can tell a story by itself without words using only movements of dancers

  9. Dance • Production number (chorus)-involves many dancers, is exciting to watch, requires much precision and practice

  10. The Production • Director-manages the stage production • Producer-secures financial backing for the show • Scenery helps establish setting and costumes make characters more believable.

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