Musical Numbers Flashcards
0
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Ballad
A
Slow, sad song about love, wanting love or wanting love
“Somewhere that’s green”
1
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Overture
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Very first song of a musical, highlights of all the melodies
2
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Comedy number
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Usually encloses a dance number, includes lots of jokes
“The dentist song”
3
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Uptempo number
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Very fast pace
Operatic: the characters sing dialog to each other
“Feed me”
4
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Reprise
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Reheard in a play
Heard when & after a character is trying to solve a problem
“Finally zeemore”
5
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Showstopper
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Based on audience response, if the applause lasts too long. Usually towards to end of the play
