musical comedy
Definition
Noun: A theatrical or cinematic production that combines spoken dialogue, acting, and plot with integrated songs, singing, and dancing. It is a form of light entertainment where musical numbers are a central and natural part of the narrative.
Usage
The term "musical comedy" is used to describe a specific genre of performance. It functions as a countable noun. * The local theater is staging a classic musical comedy from the 1950s. * Her dream is to perform in a Broadway musical comedy.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply a focus on lighthearted, humorous themes, as opposed to more dramatic or operatic musicals, though this distinction is not absolute.
- While some musicals tackle serious subjects, his work primarily focuses on the traditional, upbeat musical comedy.
Variants and Related Words
- Musical (noun): A more general and commonly used term for a play or film that includes songs and dancing. "Musical comedy" is a subtype of a "musical."
- We went to see a new musical on Broadway.
- Musical Theater (noun): The broader artistic genre or field encompassing all theatrical works that integrate music, song, and dance.
- She studied musical theater in college.
Synonyms
- Musical: The most direct synonym.
- Musical Play: A less common but accurate synonym.
- Musical Theatre Production: A more formal synonym.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This term is a specific genre classification and is not typically used in idiomatic phrases. It is the phrase itself.)
Noun
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a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
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