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Musicals

Terms in this set (20)

encore
a piece performed after the end of the show due to audience appreciation
rock opera
a musical in the style of rock music
audition
when performers try to gain a part in a show by perfuming to the casting panel
cast
the collective name for performers in a show
ensemble
a word meaning a group of musicians
libretto
the name given to the words/lyrics for a show
overture
the opening music at the start of a show used to set the scene
prima donna
the name for a leading lady in operas
soprano
a high female voice
alto
a low female voice
mezzo-soprano
a medium pitched female voice
tenor
a high male voice
bass
a low male voice
baritone
a medium pitched male voice
chorus
the name of a song sung by a large group of singers
aria
the name of a solo song in opera
Andrew Lloyd-Webber
The composer of the musicals Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar
Wicked
A musical based on sequel to The Wizard of Oz
The Lion King
The name of a musical where most of the characters dress up as animals
Grease
The name of the musical that features the songs You're the one that I want and Look at me I'm Sandra Dee
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