Understanding Musical Plays
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What distinguishes a musical play from an opera?

  • Musical plays are always in English, while operas can be in any language.
  • A musical play involves only music and singing, while opera includes acting and dancing.
  • In a musical play, there is a combination of songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dancing, while opera focuses on music with singers. (correct)
  • Opera primarily consists of spoken dialogue, whereas a musical play has more music elements.

    • What are the typical elements found in a musical?

  • Symphonies, concertos, and sonatas.
  • Sequels, prequels, and spin-offs.
  • Action songs, character songs, and production numbers. (correct)
  • Fables, myths, and legends.

    • What is the common song structure used in many show songs in musicals?

  • ABC form
  • ABBA form
  • ABAC form
  • AABA form (correct)

    • What is the primary role of music in an opera?

    <p>Music takes the lead role in an opera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a libretto?

    <p>The overall text including spoken and sung parts in a musical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical is considered the longest-running in the West End and the second longest-running musical globally?

    <p><strong>Les Misérables</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a musical play from an opera?

    <p>Presence of spoken dialogue and dancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following song types might enable a character to express their feelings in a musical play?

    <p>Ballad songs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a musical, what is the purpose of action songs?

    <p>To advance the plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is central to an opera?

    <p>Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common term used for the overall text, including spoken and sung parts in a musical?

    <p>Libretto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical form uses the AABA structure for many show songs?

    <p>$ABA$ form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes The Fantasticks significant in the history of musical theatre?

    <p>It is the longest-running musical in the West End</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which performing arts aspect is typically incorporated into a musical but not into an opera?

    <p>Dance or ballet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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