VOCAL TECHNIQUE
What do we call the warm-up done before singing?
What is an Vocal warm-up
What do we call choreographed movement set to music?
What is Choreography
What is the purpose of a song in a musical?
What is To move the story or reveal character
What type of musical tells a serious story with music throughout?
What is Musical drama
What is a dress rehearsal?
What is A rehearsal with costumes and technical elements
What part of the body supports good singing?
What is The diaphragm
Why is dance important in musical theatre?
What is It helps tell the story and express emotion
What does “acting the lyrics” mean?
What is Performing the song with intention and emotion
What style of musical includes large dance numbers and spectacle?
What is Musical comedy
Why are dance rehearsals important?
What is To build precision, timing, and stamina
What is diction in singing?
What is Clear pronunciation of words
What term means moving in time with the music?
What is Staying on rhythm (or keeping the beat)
What is a character’s objective in a song?
What is What the character wants while singing
Why is it important to know who you are singing to in a song?
What is It helps make the performance more specific and believable
What does “call time” mean?
What is The time performers must arrive for rehearsal or performance
: What does projection mean in musical theatre?
What is Singing loudly and clearly without shouting
What does “marking choreography” mean?
What is Performing movements at a lower level to save energy
What is the open space between the stage and the audience often called?
What is The meaning beneath the lyrics
What Broadway era featured Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals?
What is The Golden Age
What does it mean to “hold for applause”?
What is Pausing briefly to allow audience applause .
Why is breath control important when singing?
What is It helps maintain pitch, tone, and stamina
Why is synchronization important in group numbers?
What is It creates a clean, professional performance
What does it mean to “make strong acting choices” in a song?
What is Using voice, movement, and emotion intentionally
What does it mean to have a clear beginning, middle, and end when performing a song?
What is The song tells a complete story with emotional progression
Why is professionalism important in musical theatre?
What is It ensures safety, respect, and a successful production