Types of Musical Numbers

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Across
  1. 4. Medley of song themes played by the orchestra to create mood before scene starts
  2. 7. A group of singers which react polyphonically to a dramatic situation
  3. 8. Links different scenes and creates dramatic flow
  4. 9. First song used to set the mood and characters roles in the show
  5. 12. A song that represents a particular group of characters reacting to a situation
  6. 15. Song that makes the audiences jaw drops (usually involves all characters and orchestra)
Down
  1. 1. Song that doesn't ned to be there just is there to allow time for characters to get sorted
  2. 2. Repetition of the song with new lyrics to reinforce a point and add a new dimension
  3. 3. Song that is delivered rapidly and in a talking voice
  4. 5. Played in the background of spoken dialog to create mood
  5. 6. Vocal lines use different notes but same rhythm also known as harmonisation
  6. 10. A song for two people
  7. 11. Song played between acts
  8. 13. Refers to all musical instruments/vocal written for show
  9. 14. Most musicals contain .... different music types