Introduction

What goes into making a musical? In this guide, you'll learn about the components of a musical, the main types of songs in musicals, and how these parts work together to create a complete show.

Terminology

  • Book: The script of a musical.
  • Libretto: The script of the musical, separate from the musical orchestrations.
  • Lyrics: The words of the songs in a musical.
  • Score : The notation of music for the musical. There are several types of scores (detailed in the guide).

Context & Analysis

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