Theater Musical Terms Flashcards
Librettist
The person who writes the dialogue
Libretto (text or dialogue)
The words spoken
Lyrics
The words sung
Lyricist
The person who writes the lyrics
Composer
The person who writes the music
Aria
A solo song
Duet
A composition for two performers
Characters
Whom the actors portray
Cast
All the characters including the main characters
Chorus
The supporting characters
Script
The book containing the complete dialogue and stage directions
Score
The book containing the complete notation of songs
Overture
The music played before the show begins
Reprise
A repeat of an already performed song yet has been changed
Setting
The locale or period in which the action takes place
Theme
The main idea of a story (moral, ethical, or emotional topic)
Plot
The storyline
Synopsis
A summary of the storyline
Antagonist
The problem (bad guy)
Protagonist
The hero (good guy)
