Really ignorant question but...

[NightLaughs]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:30pm

I'm writing an essay right now and I am trying to think of the right word. I know a movie has a movie score, and of course musicals have their songs, but what is the opening music without lyrics at the beginning of a show called. Overture, correct? It's been a looooong ass day and I'm just drawing blanks.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:31pm

Yep, overture.

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:31pm

Yes, Nightlaughs.

[NightLaughs]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:41pm

Thank-you very much.

[MusicMan]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 9:27pm

But it could also be a Prelude, Introduction or Opening Act One as well, depending on the show.

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 9:35pm

"But it could also be a Prelude, Introduction or Opening Act One as well, depending on the show."

all of these would qualify as song titles, very unoriginal song titles. the generic word for that portion of a score is Overture. not every show has one, but if the first song fits the criteria, overture it is.