Unit 1 Music Theatre

Operetta

• a type of musical with no spoken dialogue

• a short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue.

• a long dramatic play with music

• a form of ballet that tells a story

Audience

• the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event

• a group of performers on stage

• a type of visual art

• a collection of written works

Opera Seria

• a type of opera that is comedic in nature.

• an opera on a serious theme.

• a musical play with no spoken dialogue.

• a performance that includes dance and drama.

Chorus Line

• a group of performers who dance and sing together in a stage performance

• a solo performer who acts in a play

• a type of musical instrument used in orchestras

• a group of audience members watching a show

Diva

• a famous female opera singer

• a type of pasta

• a popular dance style

• a famous male singer

Lyricist

• a person who writes the words to a popular song or musical

• a musician who composes melodies

• a performer who sings songs

• a producer who creates music tracks

Entr’acte

• a type of dance performed at the end of a play

• a dance, piece of music, or interlude performed between two acts of a play

• a dramatic monologue delivered by a character

• a musical score played during the credits of a film

Composer

• a person who writes music

• a type of musical instrument

• a genre of music

• a music performance technique

Chorus

• a large organized group of singers

• a type of musical instrument

• a solo performance by a singer

• a dance group performing together

Company

• a group of performers who work together to produce and perform a play

• a business entity that sells products or services

• a collection of individuals working independently

• a type of organization that focuses on charity work