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OP I know that "opening number" is the more common term, but I was wondering if there exists a technical term known only by composers.
Specifically, I'm thinking about the kind of opening number that foreshadows all the music that will be performed later throughout the musical. For example, Jesus Christ Superstar: the opening number was basically a medley of the story's highlights.
Is there a special term for that kind of piece? If so, I imagine it would be an Italian expression.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Word for Opening Number in a Musical? TitoMatito 09/23/14 01:04 PM Another opening, another show wofahulicodoc 09/24/14 12:12 AM Re: Another opening, another show tsuwm 09/24/14 01:16 AM Re: Another opening, another show FoFong 09/24/14 10:37 AM Re: Another opening, another show TitoMatito 09/24/14 10:43 AM
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