Stage Terms
The text of the opera
The influential musical theater composer of today. They are known for the hit musical Hamilton.
What is music that accompanies a films dialogue.
Underscoring
This film composer is known for his work in animation, especially the How to Train Your Dragon franchise
John Powell
The principal form of musical theater in the 20th century in which sung and danced musical numbers in popular music styles are combined within a dramatic structure.
Musical
Overture
This influential composer was considered to be the bridge between the Renaissance and Baroque eras. They are known for adding an immense amount of emotion to their music.
Claudio Monteverdi
Thematic cues
This composer was considered not just a great composer but also a very successful film executive. They are known for their ability to spot talented composers and also known as a gifted conductor.
Alfred Newman
This famous musical theater composer was part of Broadway's British Invasion. They masterfully combined musical theater styles and rock music. Known for the hit musical Phantom of the Opera.
Andrew Lloyd Weber.
Opera Buffa
This influential composer of musicals is known for his actable lyrics, masterful rhyming skills, and making the genre of the musical grow up.
Stephen Sondheim
A published document that contains recommendations for popular and classical music to be used when accompanying a silent film.
Cue sheet
This influential film composer was known for their ability to write memorable melodies and music that functioned as another character in the story.
Ennio Moricone
Light opera with spoken dialogue, songs, and dances.
Operetta
This term means Serious opera
Opera Seria
This composer is largely credited as being the inventor of Bel Canto opera.
Gioachino Rossini
Mickey Mousing
This composer is credited for introducing the film music world to operatic techniques.
Erich Wolfgang Korngold.
This individual was the first filmmaker to realize the impact that music can have on a film.
Charlie Chaplain
This term means a work for the stage in which all elements are created equal
Music Drama
This composer wrote 26 full-length operas, including Nabucco. Known as a symbol of Italian Nationalism.
Giuseppe Verdi
What were Theatrical and dramatic stories that featured heroes, heroines, and villains.
Melodramas
This composer is credited with helping movie music break free of the European Romantic-era style of music influence.
Aaron Copland
Composition technique used in operas, and movies, where a short distinctive unit of music is used to represent a person, place, object, or idea.
Leitmotif