Musical/Blues Flashcards
What was the musical?
A popular style that came into prominence during the late 19th century
What are the 2 acts of a musical?
The first act is significantly longer than the second act, which is shorter and brings back some of the melodies from the first act
What do songs in musicals tend to share?
A similar form
What are the two sections in a musical?
An introductory section, followed by a main section
What is the introductory section known as?
Verse
What is the main section known as?
Chorus
Who are some great musical writers of the era?
George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers
What occurs before the start of the first act?
A prologue or overture
What does the musical end with?
A finale
What happened as musicals evolved?
Stories became more realistic and included reference to social issues
What is the abridged story of a musical known as?
Synopsis
What was required in Southern USA?
Cheap labour
What was a popualr system of cheap labour?
Slavery
What did Southern USA become?
A melting pot of West African and European artistic influences
What did plantation owners find benefit in?
Their slaves singing, in a call and response style, known as the work song
