Musical Theatre Vocab

5. – An actor’s personal take on how to perform a scene or song.
6. - What is used to sing higher notes
7. Musical - A musical made up of of previously recorded popular music and combines them using a minimal plot. Example: "Mamma Mia."
8. - Large, flat muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that helps with breathing
12. Theatre – A play that combines songs, spoken dialogue, and dance to tell a story.
14. (Libretto) – The script of a musical, including all the dialogue and stage directions.
15. – Planned movements and positioning of actors on stage.
16. – A group of performers who work together as a team, especially in group numbers.
22. – A character’s reason for doing or saying something.
23. – A repeat of a song or melody that usually shows how things have changed.
24. Left/Right – Left or right from the actor’s point of view while facing the audience.
25. – The planned dance or movement in a show.

1. - a specific technique of singing by which a singer carries their chest voice above their brake
2. – The words to the songs in a musical.
3. – A signal for something to happen (like an entrance, a line, or a song).
4. – "Upstage" is the back of the stage; "Downstage" is the front (closest to the audience).
9. Arc – How a character changes or grows during a show.
10. – The history or background of a character that helps explain who they are.
11. Directions – Instructions in the script that tell actors where to move or how to speak.
13. – The hidden meaning behind what a character says or does.
17. – The written music for a show, including songs and instrumental parts.
18. Musical - Musical in which the songs and dances are fully integrated into the plot. Example: "West Side Story", "Wicked".
19. Opera - Similar to opera but with popular music styles. Example: "Hamilton," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and "Rent"
20. –a theatrical show made up of songs, dances, and skits, no real plot.
21. - a dramatic story set to music. Minimal speaking; mostly song. Example: "La Bohème"