The Text Flashcards
1
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Play
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A story written specifically for the stage, usually containing one or more characters, dialogue, and a story arc.
2
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Musical
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Similar to a play, only it employs music to aid in the storytelling.
3
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Book
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The script of the musical: characters, dialogue, etc.
4
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Music
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The composer-written music in a musical.
5
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Score
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In manuscript or printed form, the notation of a musical work, probably so called from the vertical scoring lines that connect successive related staves. A score may contain a single part for a solo work or the many parts that make up an orchestral or ensemble composition.
6
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Lyrics
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The words to the song. Sometimes, the lyricist is also the book writer or the composer or a combination of all of the above.
