The document discusses the key differences between opera, musical plays, and theater plays. It notes that musical plays are a lighter, more popular form of musical drama than opera. Musical plays typically have more contemporary themes and melodies that are easier for average singers to perform compared to opera. They involve both singing and acting, with dance sequences providing breaks from the ongoing plots. The document then asks questions about preferences between these genres and potential titles for original productions.

1. Identify the movie title where these
songs are used.
ACTIVITY

5. MUSIC 10

6. The musical play is a popular and
generally lighter form of musical drama
than the opera.

7. The themes are usually more
contemporary and the musical melodies
more manageable by the average singer.

8. -The acting is less intense and dramatic.
The choreography and dance sequences
provide visual breaks from the ongoing
plots.

12. Opera Musical Play Theater Play
-Libretto are always in
form of singing
-perform in live
-with live orchestra
-perform in live
-can be live or
recorded
digitally
-can be participated
by an average singers
-sounds and songs can
be live or recorded
digitally
-sounds
and
songs can
be live or
recorded
digitally
-songs can be from
already existing song
-action in live performance
-not all dialogue are required
to be sung

17. If you’re given a chance to choose between
opera, theater play or musical play, what is it
and why?

18. What genre of musical play do you like the
most? Why?

19. If you’re a director/ producer, what will be the
title of your play? Why?

20. 1. This is popular and generally lighter form of musical
drama than the opera.
2. This is one of the longest running broadway musicals of
all time.
3. Also know as "Les Mis“.

21. 4. A musical by Claude -Michel Schonberg and Alein
Boublil.
5. Shenis known for her potrayal of Kim in the musical of
Miss Saigon.

22. 1. This is popular and generally lighter form of musical
drama than the opera.
2. This is one of the longest running broadway musicals of
all time.
3. Also know as "Les Mis“.
Musical Play
Phantom of the Opera
Les Misèrables

23. 4. A musical by Claude -Michel Schonberg and Alein
Boublil.
5. Shenis known for her potrayal of Kim in the musical of
Miss Saigon.
Miss Saigon
Lea Salonga