The classical background to the study of Musical Theatre

                                                                                                      

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-17)

American Drama

ASSIGNMENT 

Course Code: MEG-17 

3. Narrate the classical background to the study of Musical Theatre?

The study of musical theatre has its roots in the classical traditions of music, theatre, and dance. Ancient Greek drama, which dates back to the 5th century BC, was one of the earliest forms of theatre to incorporate music and dance into its performances. Greek drama was divided into two main genres: tragedy and comedy. Tragedies were serious plays that explored themes such as love, death, and fate, while comedies were lighter plays that often featured satire and humor. 

Greek drama was performed in open-air amphitheaters and featured a chorus of singers and dancers who commented on the action of the play. The plays themselves were accompanied by music played on instruments such as the lyre and the aulos, a type of double-reed instrument.

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