A musical drama without any spoken dialogues is called a "sung-through" musical. In this type of production, the entire storyline is conveyed through music and lyrics, with no traditional spoken dialogue. Examples include "Les Misérables" and "Evita."
A musical drama without words is called a "dance drama" or "mime performance." These forms rely on movement, expression, and music to convey the story and emotions, rather than spoken dialogue. They often emphasize choreography and visual storytelling to engage the audience.
True. The text or book of a musical dramatic work, such as an opera or a musical, is called the libretto. It includes the words spoken or sung by the characters and provides the storyline for the production.
None of the words are spoken in Les Miserable, the show fully based on the musical
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A book musical is a type of musical theater production where the story is told through a combination of spoken dialogue and musical numbers.
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The play produced in 1866 that is often referred to as a modern musical is "The Black Crook." It is considered one of the first musical theater productions that combined spoken dialogue with music and dance. The show was notable for its elaborate staging and the integration of songs and choreography, setting the stage for the development of the modern musical genre.
Opera and musical theater are much alike except that musical theater generally has much more spoken dialogue than opera does.
Acapella is music sung without accompaniment. Spoken word is verse (poetry, etc.) spoken without music.
No, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a musical that was written by Stephen Sondheim. Tim Burton made a movie version of this musical.To my knowledge, in an opera, all of the dialogue is sung. In a musical, the dialogue is spoken, but interrupted by various musical numbers. In other words, in an opera, they sing every word. In a musical, the dialogue is spoken, but the characters periodically launch into a song-and-dance.
A theatrical performance in which a dramatic narrative is set to music is called a "musical." Musicals combine songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to tell a story, often enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative through musical expression. This genre encompasses a wide range of styles, from lighthearted comedies to serious dramas.
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