Elements of Musicals
Short pieces of music sung with words called lyrics. They share emotions, hopes, beliefs and keep the story moving along.
Song
A piece or section of music sung by a single performer. These songs are typically an "I want" song sung by the main character of the musical.
Solo
It means no worries for the rest of your days
It's our problem free philosophy, __________
Hakuna Matata from The Lion King
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Cats (1981)
ACTING
A conversation between two or more characters. It reveals information, motivations, and emotions between characters.
Spoken Dialogue
A piece or section of music sung by two performers. This type of song is normally a love song sung between two characters who share feelings for one another.
Duets
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of _________________
My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music
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The Lion King (1997)
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BALLADS
A performing art that involves gestures and movement to bring a character to life. The power to mimic, imitate, or imagine something.
Acting
These songs are specific to a certain character such as the villain. The villain will share their hopes, dreams, and wants to the audience.
Character Song
You're off to see the Wizard
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
You'll find he is a whiz of a wiz if ever a wiz there was
Follow the Yellow Brick Road from The Wizard of Oz
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Beetlejuice (2018)
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A performing art that involves moving your body. Performers follow a set of choreography to a song.
Dance
A special performance by ALL members of the cast. They are used to show big changes in the plot or location.
Production Number
Popular!
You're gonna be popular!
I'll teach you the proper ploys
When you talk to boys
Little ways to flirt and flounce
Popular from Wicked
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Wicked (2003)
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PRODUCTION NUMBERS
To introduce key events, the conflict, the relationships between characters, and the setting.
Storyline
These songs are usually slow, romantic, and emotional. They move the story forward and are usually sung when something dramatic has happened to the main character.
Ballads
Hey yo, I'm just like my country
I'm young, scrappy and hungry
And I'm not throwin' away my shot
My Shot from Hamilton
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The Phantom of the Opera (1986)
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS