Musical Vocabulary

The main division of a musical, often divided into Act I and Act II.

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An orchestral piece at the beginning of a musical that introduces themes from the show.

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A musical piece with lyrics and melody that advances the plot or reveals character emotions.

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1. A musical piece performed by a single singer or actor.

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1. The words of a song.

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The dance movements and sequences performed by the dancers.

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The clothing worn by actors and dancers in a production.

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1. The character or force in opposition to the protagonist.

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The way characters change or evolve throughout the musical.

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The musicians who play the music for the musical, typically located in a sunken area (the "pit") in front of the stage.

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