MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Musicals

Current paper · Semantic Scholar

The interaction between Eastern and Western cultures has significantly contributed to the emergence of new genres and artistic styles in global literature and the arts. This study examines the role of Eastern themes encompassing aesthetic principles, philosophical concepts, narrative techniques, and symbolic systems in shaping innovative forms of cultural expression. Drawing on theories of Orientalism, hybridity, an…

Reference · Wikidata

category that identifies pieces of music as belonging to a shared tradition or set of conventions

Encyclopedia · Wikipedia

A music genre is a conventional category that identifies some pieces of music as belonging to a shared tradition or set of conventions. Genre is to be distinguished from musical form and musical style, although in practice these terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

Full text · Open Library

"Now updated for the first time since 1996, this comprehensive and widely used Broadway reference book has been expanded to include many of the most important and memorable productions of the American musical theatre, including revivals. Chronologically arranged beginning with The Black Crook in 1866, the sixth edition adds new entries and photos for numerous musicals from recent years, including The Lion King, Hair…

Image · DPLA

24 pages.