Really ignorant question but...
Really ignorant question but...
NightLaughs
Leading Actor Joined: 6/26/04
#0Really ignorant question but...
Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:30pmI'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
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#1re: Really ignorant question but...
Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:31pmYep, overture.
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NightLaughs
Leading Actor Joined: 6/26/04
#3re: Really ignorant question but...
Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:41pmThank-you very much.
MusicMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#4re: Really ignorant question but...
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#5re: Really ignorant question but...
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.
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