An introductory musical work
Traditionally there is not singing yet – all themes of the show
What is Overture
100
A piece of music , a section between two main parts of the song
What is Interlude
100
50 years old or older – don’t have to pay for the rights.
FREEE STUFF – Free music, free printed word.
What is Public Domain
200
The ending piece of music – could sum up the musical themes, the character’s resolutions, the big finish. West side story – Maria, or Annie Get your Gun, show business.
What is Finale
300
The piece of music between two acts – overture to act 2
What is Entr’acte
300
playing background music underneath dialogue.
What is Underscoring
300
It is a published work The owner of the piece and the creator of the piece get paid.
What is Royalties
400
The beginning of a song, album, play, usually a musical number.
What is Introduction
400
Registered with the composer, the author, the maker of the piece.