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MUSICAL [2 records]

Record 1 2024-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Singing
  • Music
DEF

A play or movie in which the storyline is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Chant
  • Musique
DEF

Spectacle, film qui combine la musique, le chant, la danse et un texte narré.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cinematography
DEF

A film whose focus of interest is its music (usually light or popular music rather than classical music). In such films, when there is a story, it is often constructed around musical sequences or serves to introduce them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cinématographie

Spanish

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