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The purpose of the overture is to introduce the songs in the musical and to set the mood for the opening act. It also gives the orchestra a chance to show off a little. There are three times during a show that the orchestra gets a "solo". The Opening, after the intermission (entracte), and at the end (finale and bows). The entracte introduces the songs in the second half of the show.
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∙ 9y agoThe purpose of the overture is to be an introduction for a longer musical piece. It sets the mood for the rest of the music in the first act.
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∙ 11y agoIt provides the audience with background information about the Community of Salem.
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∙ 12y agoIt forms a prelude or introduction
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