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This opening number features Glinda and the citizens of Oz reacting to the news of Elphaba's demise.
What is "No One Mourns the Wicked"?
"Hands touch, eyes meet..."
What is "sudden silence, sudden heat"?
This instrumental piece underscores Elphaba's dramatic ascen
What is "Defying Gravity (Instrumental)"?
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Answer: What is "Wicked"?
Elphaba expresses her longing to meet the Wizard and her hopes for acceptance in this song.
What is "The Wizard and I"?
"Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I..."
"Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I..."
The instrumental version of this song plays during Elphaba's arrival at the Emerald City.
What is "One Short Day (Instrumental)"?
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What is "The Wizard and I"?
Glinda gives Elphaba a makeover and shares her views on popularity in this upbeat tune.
What is "Popular"?
"There's been some confusion over rooming here at Shiz..."
What is "but of course, I'll care for Nessa"?
This instrumental accompanies Glinda's entrance, highlighting her bubbly personality.
What is "Popular (Instrumental)"?
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What is "Popular"?
Elphaba and Glinda sing about their initial disdain for each other upon meeting at Shiz University.
What is "What Is This Feeling?"
"One short day in the Emerald City..."
What is "One short day to have a lifetime of fun"?
The instrumental of this song is heard during scenes at Shiz University, reflecting the academic atmosphere.
What is "Dear Old Shiz (Instrumental)"?
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What is "What Is This Feeling?"
Elphaba decides to embrace her powers fully and rejects the Wizard's authority in this climactic number.
What is "Defying Gravity"?
"I'm through accepting limits..."
What is "’cause someone says they're so"?
his instrumental theme recurs whenever the Wizard's influence is felt, adding a sense of mystery.
What is "The Wizard and I (Instrumental)"?
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What is "Defying Gravity"?