Common Definitions

4. The words and lyrics to a musical
7. The music to open the show, often a mix of the best songs in the show.
9. High female voice
11. included in a song for a dance routine.
12. A musical where all the dialogue is sung eg. Miss Saigon and Les Misérables.
15. A song sung by 2 people. Often including vocal harmony.
16. A forced style of singing that gives power and a fuller sound to the note.
17. High Male voice

1. A man adapting his voice to sing higher than his usual range.
2. A line of the song that sticks in the Audiences head.
3. Chorus songs are often, but not always, big catchy songs that the show is about. Normally sung by the chorus or everyone in the show.
5. These are songs which are usually sung by a group of the main characters. They can range in size anywhere from about 3 – 10.
6. Often used where the music reflects the words.
8. Low male voice
10. Low female voice
13. Someone who can sing dance and act.
14. A song sung by only one person/character.