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An introduction to the musical theater

by Lyda Kiddupdated on October 11, 2020October 23, 2020

Musical theater is a popular type of theater. As in a spoken theater,

a dramatic plot is followed here,

with singing and music in the foreground. Music theater has its origins in the opera.

You may do research to know more about musical theater and 1010 meaning.

Opera

The original form of musical theater is the opera. The term “opera” has been around since 1607.

In an opera, a dramatic plot is presented musically. There is a mixture of these

  • Singing
  • Play
  • Dance
  • Music

In opera, the latter has the function of carrying the plot and expressing the feelings and moods of the protagonists.

Operetta and musical

Over the years, new musical theater forms such as the operetta, the Singspiel, and the musical have emerged. Translated, the Italian term operetta means “little opera”.

Operettas were usually shorter than classical operas or had a rather comical plot.

The musical was created in the 19th century in the theaters of London and New York. It usually consists of two acts and contains elements of operetta, drama, and variety. Sometimes elements of the opera can also be included.

Most musicals are based on literary templates. Their typical stylistic devices include

  • Light music
  • Dance music
  • Jazz and
  • American pop songs

The musical is often referred to as a drama with music.

History of musical theater

The word “music theater” since the 20th century has been used. It was only at this time that there was a critical examination of classical opera, the generic term no longer seemed sufficient for the many different forms of music.

The term music theater was initially only used for experimental mixed forms, but later it was also used to describe modern operas in this way. In the meantime, new forms of Music Theater are called “New Music Theater”.

The New Music Theater differentiates itself from the operetta, the musical, and the opera and focuses less on singing. Instead, the focus is on the sound on stage. The actors can act as actors as well as dance or musical.

Instruments

The music theater includes all instruments of the classical orchestra. Of course, singing plays a central role.

It is not uncommon for a band to play music in music theaters. Sometimes sounds generated live are mixed in.

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