medley

Category: Structure

Definition: Musically composite number (sequence of song, dance, or song and dance sections delivering different songs or versions of the same song in formally closed or satisfying fragments) but visually simple (unity in terms of action and space). This applies to most opening sequences. NB: The designation of the songs in the medley is to be done in the “Music” section.

Example: Till the Clouds Roll By: ”Show Boat”; “Leave It To Me”; final scene