ethereal

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Definition: Suspended moment of sentimental expression. Ethereal images, free-floating daydreaming… Visually: costumes (veils), textures, wind effects, pastel colours,...Musically : can involve a "heavenly choir". Must involve one 'ethereal' musical or dancing characteristic. Doesn't include any cheesy or overly romantic song & number. If a character is dreaming of a possible future without any vision of that possible world => 'Utopia'.

Example: “Dearly Beloved (2)” (You Were Never Lovelier); “Silk Stockings” (Silk Stockings); “Cheek To Cheek” (Top Hat); “You Were Meant For Me” (Singin’ In The Rain)