Musical Terms prt 2 Hairspray

Musical Terms prt 2

Hairspray

LET'S REVIEW

we've learned 4 types of songs

Types of Musical Songs

• The Opening Number

• The "I want" song

• The Eleven O'Clock Hour Song

• The Closing Number

Multiple Choice

The first song in the show. It usually tells the audience three things

1. Where the story is set

2. Who the characters are

3. What the basic tone of the show is

• The "I want" Song

• The Closing Number

• The Opening Number

• The Eleven O'Clock Hour Song

Multiple Choice

This song talks about what a character is wishing for, hoping for, desires, or wants. It often happens within the first 15 minutes of the musical.

• The Eleven O'Clock Hour

• The Opening Song

• The "I want" Song

• The Closing Number

Multiple Choice

This song often shows a moment when a lead character has a change of heart or is convinced to make a big decision. It is usually a big powerful song sung near the end of the show.

• The Closing Number

• The Eleven O'Clock Hour Song

• The "I want" Song

• The Opening Number

Multiple Choice

The last song in the show that brings the plot to a conclusion. It usually has all the characters in it either celebrating a happy ending, or mourning a sad ending.

• The Eleven O'Clock Number

• The Opening Number

• The "I want" Song

• The Closing Number

Good Morning, Baltimore

The Opening Song

Multiple Choice

Where does this musical take place?

• Paris

• New York

• Baltimore

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I Can Hear the Bells

The "I want" Song

Multiple Choice

What kind of bells is Tracy hearing?

• school bells

• bicycle bells

• wedding bells

• door bells

Multiple Choice

What is it that Tracy "wants"?

• To marry Link.

• To ring the bells.

• To become a nurse.

OK...the "I want" Song

Let's go!

I Know Where I've Been

The Eleven O'Clock Hour Song

Multiple Choice

What is the protest about?

• racial segregation

• voting rights

• vegan options

• rap music

Multiple Choice

What big decision does Tracy make in this song?

• To leave her friends

• To stand with her friends against racism

• Dancing is more important than rights

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The Eleven O'Clock Hour

You Can't Stop the Beat

The Closing Number

Multiple Choice

What is the tone of this closing number?

• a celebration

• sad and mourning

Last One

The Closing Number

The End!